Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
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 green carpet that goes dormant and turns straw-brown in winter.
Blade Characteristics
Fine-textured, grey-green leaves with pointed tips and a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive spreader utilizing both stolons and rhizomes to form a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and high drought tolerance once established in well-draining soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; requires high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/9/2026