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. Excellent heat tolerance, but enters winter dormancy and turns brown at the first frost.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, low-growing turf with a greyish-green to blue-green color. Produces finger-like seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width, flat blades with pointed tips. Features a fringe of hairs in place of a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively 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 neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 1 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance requirement with regular fertilization needed.