Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, poor shade tolerance, enters winter dormancy below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, bright green color in summer, turns tan and goes dormant in winter; low-growing form.
Blade Characteristics
Flat blades with pointed tips, rough margins, folded in bud, with a fringe of hairs for a ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forming a dense turf mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, moderate drought tolerance once established, adaptable to most well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 1 to 2 inches frequently; high nitrogen needs and high maintenance.
Identified on 10/10/2026