Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, with excellent heat tolerance and poor cold tolerance leading to winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, low-growing turf with a bright green color that goes dormant and turns brown in winter. Seed heads feature multiple digitate spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width, flat blades with pointed tips and a grayish-green hue. Vernation is folded with a membranous fringe for a ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with good drought tolerance. Prefers well-draining soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance with regular fertilization and dethatching needs.