Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Bermuda Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control

Hardiness Zones

USDA zones 7 through 10, with low cold tolerance leading to winter dormancy and browning.

About This Grass

Fine to medium texture, low-growing turf reaching 2 to 6 inches if unmowed, light to dark green color.

Blade Characteristics

Flat, short blades with pointed tips, smooth sheaths, and a fringe of hairs for a ligule.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf mat.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun and well-draining soil; highly drought tolerant once established.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow low between 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; high maintenance due to rapid spreading and fertilizer needs.

Identified on 10/18/2026