Cynodon dactylon

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At-A-Glance Information

Commonly known as Bermuda Grass or simply Bermuda, this perennial grass species needs full sun and moderate to regular water to perform well. These grasses are fine-textured, and spread rapidly by both surface and underground runners. They tolerate heat and direct sun well, and will turn brown in wintertime (though can stay green year-round if well-fed). This grass is a great choice for large lawn areas, though it needs constant mowing and feeding to stay looking good. 

Cynodon dactylon Varietals

The best growing zones for Bermuda Grass are 5-10, 12-24, H1 and H2. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map. Varieties are listed below.
'Santa Ana'
This variety is deep green in color, is coarse foliaged, and is smog-resistant. Can take hard wear, and holds color through most of the year.
'Tifdwarf II'
Low, dense variety that can take very close mowing. This variety is slower to establish than others in the species. Useful as a small-scale groundcover on banks and among rocks.
'Tifgreen 328'
This species is famous for being used on golf greens, and has sterile seeds. Can take close mowing, and is fine textured with a deep blue-green color.
'Tifway 419'
This variety is slow to start and has sterile seeds. Color is dark green, and this variety can take wear well. Dense, fine textured foliage.

Caring for Cynodon dactylon

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 276, Cynodon dactylon
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