Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, and Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 7 through 10, with excellent heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy when temperatures drop.
About This Grass
Forms a tight, fine-to-medium textured carpet ranging from bright green to grayish-green, turning brown and dormant during cold winter months.
Blade Characteristics
Short, narrow, grayish-green blades with pointed tips, folded vernation, and a membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes to form a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with high drought tolerance; thrives in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low between 1.0 to 2.0 inches frequently during active growth; requires regular fertilization and high maintenance for best appearance.