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Coast Bermuda Grass

Cynodon incompletus, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bearded BambooDendrocalamus barbatus
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Indonesian Clumping BambooSchizostachyum brachycladum
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Northern Long SedgeCarex folliculata

Bermuda grass produces allelopathic compounds and aggressive stolons that suppress sedge growth

Sand CordgrassSpartina bakeri

Both grasses produce allelopathic compounds and compete aggressively in coastal environments

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSoil StabilizationSalt ToleranceCoastal Restoration

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Coast Bermuda Grass grow in?

Coast Bermuda Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Coast Bermuda Grass?

Good companions for Coast Bermuda Grass include Bearded Bamboo, Indonesian Clumping Bamboo.

Design guilds with Coast Bermuda Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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