Common Bermuda

Bermuda Grass is a major turf species for sports fields, lawns, parks, golf courses, and general utility turfs in Australia, India, South America and the Southern region of the United States. In the United States the distribution of Bermuda grass extends from New Jersey and Maryland southward to Florida and westward to Kansas and Texas. Under irrigation its distribution extends westward to southern New Mexico, Arizona, and to most major valleys of California. It is a highly variable, sod forming perennial that spreads by stolens, rhizomes and seed.

Bermuda grass is a warm season perennial species adapted to tropical and subtropical climates. It grows best under extended periods of high temperatures, mild winters and moderate to high rainfall. Temperature is the main environmental factor that limits its adaptability. In general, temperatures below 30 degrees F kill the leaves and stems of Bermuda grass. It will continue to grow with night temperatures as low as 34 Degrees F if day temperatures are near 70 degrees. However, when average temperatures drop below 50 degrees F growth stops and the grass begins to discolor.