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 through 10, with high heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy when temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, medium-green color, low-growing turf reaching 0.5 to 2 inches if unmanaged, featuring a digitate seed head with 3 to 7 spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Short, flat blades with pointed tips, smooth texture, rolled vernation in the bud shoot, a fringe of hairs for a ligule, and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, dense growth habit utilizing both stolons and rhizomes to form a tight turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, moderate to high drought tolerance once established, and prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
High maintenance requiring frequent mowing at 0.5 to 1.5 inches, regular fertilization, and dethatching.