Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, Perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf Grass, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, thrives in southern and transition zones.
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Chloridoideae
Variety / Cultivar
Common Bermuda or hybrid selections like 'Tifway'
About This Grass
Forms a dense, fine to medium-textured green turf, turning brown and dormant during cold winter months. Height ranges from 0.5 to 2 inches when maintained.
Blade Characteristics
Blades are medium-fine (2-3mm wide), flat, pointed tips, grayish-green to dark green, rolled in the bud, with a fringe of hairs representing the ligule.
Root System
Deep, aggressive fibrous root system with extensive rhizomes and stolons; rapid establishment and exceptional drought/wear recovery.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Native to Africa and tropical regions, widely naturalized globally in warm climates
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons (above ground) and rhizomes (below ground)
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun (minimum 6-8 hours direct sunlight), moderate to high water needs for optimal look, but exhibits high drought tolerance via dormancy.
Mowing & Maintenance
Ideal mowing height 0.75 to 1.5 inches, high frequency during peak growth, high maintenance and fertilization requirements.
Special Characteristics
Exceptional traffic and wear tolerance, fast recovery rate, excellent salt tolerance, poor shade tolerance.
Ecological Information
Introduced species in North America, highly effective for erosion control on slopes, forms aggressive monocultures that crowd out weeds.