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Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass

Cynodon Dactylon

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Overview

Bermuda Grass, or Cynodon dactylon, is a hardy perennial known for its aggressive growth. Thriving in full sun, this warm-season grass has a fine texture with deep green blades reaching 0.5 to 1.5 inches. Robust rhizomes and stolons form a dense sod, ideal for high-traffic areas. Mow to a height of 1 to 1.5 inches for a manicured look. Drought-tolerant; optimal in USDA Zones 7 through 10.

Sun FullWater High, MediumZones 1–11Type GrassClimate Subtropical
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — also referred to as Devil's Grass or scientifically as Cynodon dactylon
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — it may need weekly mowing to maintain the desired height of 1 to 1.5 inches for home lawns; in, image 70Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Frequent mowing ensures a lush; is a warm-season perennial turfgrass known for its versatility, image 72Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Regular fertilization with nitrogen-rich products will enhance its growth and color intensityBermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Robust rhizomes and stolons form a dense sod, ideal for high-traffic areas; but will green up, image 60Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Robust rhizomes and stolons form a dense sod, ideal for high-traffic areas; but will green up rapidly withBermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — requiring minimal irrigation once established; bermuda Grass will become dormant and turn brown, image 68+89

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
1–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — also referred to as Devil's Grass or scientifically as Cynodon dactylon
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — it may need weekly mowing to maintain the desired height of 1 to 1.5 inches for home lawns; in, image 70
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Frequent mowing ensures a lush; is a warm-season perennial turfgrass known for its versatility, image 72
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Regular fertilization with nitrogen-rich products will enhance its growth and color intensity
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Robust rhizomes and stolons form a dense sod, ideal for high-traffic areas; but will green up, image 60
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Robust rhizomes and stolons form a dense sod, ideal for high-traffic areas; but will green up rapidly with
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — requiring minimal irrigation once established; bermuda Grass will become dormant and turn brown, image 68
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — grass for full; regular fertilization with nitrogen-rich products will enhance its growth and color intensity
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — This fine-textured grass boasts a deep green color and spreads quickly through both rhizomes and, image 27
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Bermuda Grass is highly tolerant of drought conditions, image 48
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — this warm-season grass has a fine texture with deep green blades reaching 0.5 to 1.5 inches
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Bermuda Grass is highly tolerant of drought conditions
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Bermuda Grass will become dormant and turn brown with the onset of cold weather; this warm-season grass has a
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Mow to a height of 1 to 1.5 inches for a manicured look
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Drought-tolerant; optimal in USDA Zones 7 through 10; it may need weekly mowing to maintain the, image 43
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Bermuda Grass is highly tolerant of drought conditions, image 29
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Robust rhizomes and stolons form a dense sod, ideal for high-traffic areas
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Drought-tolerant; optimal in USDA Zones 7 through 10; it may need weekly mowing to maintain the desired
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — requiring minimal irrigation once established
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — This fine-textured grass boasts a deep green color and spreads quickly through both rhizomes and, image 46
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — forming a dense and durable lawn.<br><br>Featuring a deep root system that can extend to 60, image 47
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — forming a dense and durable lawn.<br><br>Featuring a deep root system that can extend to 60, image 28
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — In the peak growing season
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Bermuda Grass will become dormant and turn brown with the onset of cold weather; this warm-season, image 74
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