Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, with excellent heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy in colder climates.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, dense turf with a blue-green to dark green color. Grows low to the ground and produces finger-like seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width, flat blades with pointed tips and a grayish-green color. Features a membranous ligule with a fringe of hairs and no auricles.
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 high drought tolerance. Prefers well-draining soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low between 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance requirement with regular fertilization and dethatching.