Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, poor shade tolerance, goes completely dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, low-growing turf, bright green color in summer, turns brown and goes dormant in winter.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow flat blades with pointed tips, folded vernation, jagged membranous ligule, no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forms a dense turf mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required, moderate water needs with high drought tolerance, adapts to various well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 1.0 to 2.0 inches frequently, high fertilizer needs during growing season, high maintenance.
Identified on 10/5/2026