Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)
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Turf grass

Bermudagrass

Cynodon dactylon

Good choice

The fine, fast-growing turf used on golf courses and sports fields. It needs full sun, frequent low mowing, and regular feeding to look its best. It spreads aggressively into beds.

USDA zones
10a–10b
Sun
Full sun only
Salt tolerance
High
Drought tolerance
High
Mature size
Mow at 0.5–1.5 in
Florida native
No
Florida-Friendly
Yes

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.