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, with high heat tolerance and susceptibility to frost-induced dormancy
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Chloridoideae
Variety / Cultivar
Common Bermuda
About This Grass
Forms a dense, low-growing turf with a medium-fine texture and light to dark green color. Highly aggressive ground cover that spreads rapidly in full sun.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine blades with pointed tips, flat shape, grayish-green to light green color, rolled in the bud (vernation)
Root System
Deep, fibrous root system with extensive rhizomes and stolons providing excellent drought tolerance and fast wear recovery
Growing Information
Origin Region
Native to Africa and tropical regions worldwide, widely naturalized in tropical and warm temperate climates
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons (above ground) and rhizomes (below ground)
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun (minimum 6-8 hours of direct sunlight) and moderate watering once established; exhibits good drought tolerance by going dormant
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season; high maintenance for a pristine lawn due to rapid spreading and fast growth rate
Special Characteristics
Exceptional wear tolerance, rapid recovery from damage, excellent salt tolerance, aggressive weed-crowding ability, and high heat tolerance
Ecological Information
Introduced species in North America, provides good soil stabilization and erosion control, can act as an invasive weed in non-turf settings