Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Bermuda Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 7-10, with high heat tolerance and complete dormancy in freezing winter temperatures.

About This Grass

Forms a fine-textured, low-growing carpet with a grey-green to bright green color, turning brown during winter dormancy.

Blade Characteristics

Narrow, flat blades with pointed tips and a membranous ligule.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes to form a dense turf.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun and moderate watering with good drought tolerance in well-draining soils.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow low between 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; requires regular fertilization and high maintenance.

Identified on 9/27/2026