Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 7 through 10, excellent heat tolerance, goes dormant and turns brown during winter frosts.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, low-growing turf with grayish-green to dark green blades, reaching 1 to 2 inches tall when maintained. Produces finger-like, digitate spike seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width, flat blades with pointed tips and rough margins. Folded vernation with a membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous and rhizomatous, dense mat-forming
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required, high drought tolerance once established, thrives in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low from 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during active growth. Requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/2/2026