Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10. Goes dormant and turns brown with the first frost.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine-textured turf with blue-green blades. Produces slender seed heads with digitate spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow flat blades with pointed tips and a membranous ligule. Rolled vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, forms dense mats via both stolons and rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and high drought tolerance once established. Thrives in well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently. High maintenance with heavy fertilizer requirements.
Identified on 9/30/2026