Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 through 10, with poor shade and cold tolerance, going dormant and turning brown in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, low-growing turf with a grey-green to blue-green color. Produces digitate seed heads with 3 to 7 spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width, flat with pointed tips and rough margins. Folded vernation with a fringe of hairs replacing the ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively spreads via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and excellent drought tolerance once established. Adapts well to various well-drained soils with a pH of 5.8 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low from 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance requiring regular fertilization and dethatching.