Dense Lawn Cover
Stolons and rhizomes spread through the soil surface to build connected turf.Spreading stems help build connected lawn cover.
Bermudagrass Seeds
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Growing Level
Easy to Grow
Germination
High Germination
Garden Use
Lawns
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About This Variety
Meet This Variety
Common bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) is a warm-season perennial turfgrass that spreads by stolons and rhizomes. In sunny sites, it can form a dense lawn with good heat, drought, and wear tolerance once established.
Choose a full-sun site with well-drained soil. Sow into a prepared seedbed according to the packet directions, maintain close seed-to-soil contact, and keep the upper soil evenly moist while seedlings establish.
A sun-loving warm-season perennial turfgrass that spreads to form a dense, resilient lawn once established.
Growing at a Glance
Botanical Name
Cynodon dactylon
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate During Establishment
Soil Preference
Adaptable and well-drained
Why Gardeners Love It
Warm-Season Growth
Active summer growth creates fine green texture through the warm part of the year.Summer growth creates fine warm-season texture.
Tolerant Once Rooted
Established turf handles heat, periodic dryness, and regular lawn traffic well.Established turf handles heat and periodic dryness.
Best Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Moisture Needs
- Moderate During Establishment
- Soil Preference
- Adaptable and well-drained
How to Grow
Prepare
Clear weeds and loosen a level, well-drained seedbed in a full-sun location.
Clear weeds and prepare level, well-drained soil.
Sow
Apply seed at the packet rate and press it firmly into close contact with the soil.
Sow at the packet rate and press into the soil.
Water
Keep the upper soil evenly moist with light watering while seedlings establish.
Keep the upper soil evenly moist during establishment.
Establish
Protect young turf from heavy traffic until roots and spreading stems are secure.
Limit traffic until young turf is securely rooted.
Maintain
Mow only after establishment and water deeply when the lawn shows drought stress.
Mow after establishment and water during drought stress.
Garden Uses
Lawns
Ground Cover
Erosion Control
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