BERMUDA GRASS CYNODON DACTYLON

Bermudagrass is a fast growing warm season perennial grass that spreads rapidly by seed, underground rhizomes and surface stolons (runners). If left unmowed plants can reach two feet high in moist, rich sites, but it also tolerates close mowing for use in lawns. Plants spread rapidly, and can make 3 feet or more of horizontal growth in a season. Rhizomes grow deep, often being found at 6 inches down if the soil is sufficiently friable.