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, excellent heat tolerance and poor cold tolerance, entering winter dormancy promptly.
About This Grass
Forms a fine- to medium-textured, wear-tolerant turf with a bright green color that goes dormant and turns brown with frost.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width, flat or slightly folded blades with pointed tips and a grayish-green hue.
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 high drought tolerance once established in well-draining soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season; high maintenance with regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/11/2026