Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4

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Bermuda Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 7-10, with high heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy.

About This Grass

Forms a tight, fine-textured turf with dark green color, active in summer and dormant brown in winter.

Blade Characteristics

Fine to medium width, flat blades with pointed tips and a membranous ligule.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forming a dense sod.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun and moderate watering with good drought tolerance in well-draining soil.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow low at 1.0 to 2.0 inches frequently; high maintenance with regular fertilization.

Identified on 10/16/2026
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