Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Sports Turf, and Erosion Control.
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 through 10, going completely dormant and turning straw-colored during winter frosts.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, low-growing turf with a grayish-green to blue-green color. Produces digitate seed heads with 3 to 7 spikes at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Flat blades with pointed tips, folded vernation in the bud, and a membranous ligule with a fringe of hairs.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and well-draining soil, with high drought tolerance once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 1.0 to 2.0 inches frequently during active growth; moderate to high maintenance depending on use.
Identified on 10/20/2026