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, goes dormant and turns brown with the first frost.
About This Grass
Low-growing, fine-textured turf reaching 1 to 2 inches with frequent mowing, medium-green color, and a seed head featuring 3 to 7 slender spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with pointed tips, folded vernation, hairy ligule, and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forms a dense, aggressive mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required, high drought tolerance once established, thrives in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season; high maintenance due to rapid growth and fertilization needs.
Identified on 10/2/2026