Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season perennial, C4

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Bermuda Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 7-10. Excellent heat tolerance, goes dormant and turns brown with first frost.

About This Grass

Low-growing, fine to medium-textured turf reaching 1 to 2 inches. Features distinctive digitate seed heads with 3 to 7 spikes radiating from a single point.

Blade Characteristics

Flat, short, grey-green blades with pointed tips and a membranous ligule. Stems are slightly flattened.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forms dense turf

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun and moderate watering. High drought tolerance; prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently. High maintenance requiring regular fertilization and dethatching.

Identified on 10/3/2026