Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, and Pasture.
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, with high heat tolerance, poor shade tolerance, and goes dormant turning brown in winter frosts.
About This Grass
Low-growing, fine to medium texture, bright green to blue-green color, producing a digitate seed head with 3 to 7 spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Flat blades, 1/16 to 1/8 inch wide, tapering to a pointed tip, with a membranous fringe for a ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, moderate to high watering with excellent drought tolerance, and adapts well to various well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low from 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently, requires regular fertilization, and high maintenance for optimal appearance.