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 7-10, with good heat tolerance and goes dormant, turning brown, during winter frosts.
About This Grass
Low-growing, fine-to-medium texture with a vibrant green color during peak growth. Produces slender digitate spike seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Short, narrow blades with pointed tips and a grayish-green hue. Features membranous ligules and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with high drought tolerance. Thrives in well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance requirement with regular fertilization.