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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

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) — this warm-season grass has a fine texture with deep green blades reaching 0.5 to 1.5 inches; requiring
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 41
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — This fine-textured grass boasts a deep green color and spreads quickly through both rhizomes and, image 65
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — In the peak growing season; drought-tolerant; optimal in USDA Zones 7 through 10
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — also referred to as Devil's Grass or scientifically as Cynodon dactylon; bermuda Grass, or, image 63
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — but will green up rapidly with the return of warmer temperatures in spring; forming a dense and, image 75
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, image 59
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — is a warm-season perennial turfgrass known for its versatility and resilience
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Mow to a height of 1 to 1.5 inches for a manicured look; also referred to as Devil's Grass or, image 61
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Mow to a height of 1 to 1.5 inches for a manicured look; also referred to as Devil's Grass or, image 42
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — is a warm-season perennial turfgrass known for its versatility and resilience; this fine-textured grass
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — requiring minimal irrigation once established; bermuda Grass will become dormant and turn brown with the
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — requiring minimal irrigation once established; bermuda Grass will become dormant and turn brown, image 49
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — or as low as 0.5 inches for golf course fairways; grass for full, image 71
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 66
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Bermuda Grass, or Cynodon dactylon, is a hardy perennial known for its aggressive growth; mow to, image 39
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — grass for full; regular fertilization with nitrogen-rich products will enhance its growth and, image 76
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Regular fertilization with nitrogen-rich products will enhance its growth and color intensity; or as low as
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — or as low as 0.5 inches for golf course fairways
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — grass for full; regular fertilization with nitrogen-rich products will enhance its growth and, image 57
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 51
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — Frequent mowing ensures a lush; is a warm-season perennial turfgrass known for its versatility and resilience
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 the peak
Bermuda Grass, Devil's Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) — but will green up rapidly with the return of warmer temperatures in spring
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