Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 to 10, with high heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a low-growing, fine to medium-textured turf reaching heights of 0.5 to 2 inches. Displays gray-green to bright green color during the growing season and produces digitate raceme seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow flat blades with pointed tips and a membranous ligule. Leaves are smooth or slightly rough with folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous and rhizomatous, spreading aggressively to form a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with high drought tolerance. Adapts well to various well-drained soils with a preferred pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow frequently at a low height of 0.5 to 1.5 inches. Requires regular fertilization and moderate maintenance.