A familiar dense lawn for sunny spaces
Tifway 419 is a dark-green hybrid Bermuda with a long history in managed turf. Its spreading growth and dense surface suit open home lawns and active outdoor spaces where regular mowing is part of the routine.
What makes Tifway 419 Bermuda different?
Released in 1960, Tifway is a hybrid propagated vegetatively rather than from seed. It is not another name for TifTuf. For a low, tidy lawn, a level surface and suitable mowing equipment matter as much as the cultivar name.
Living with this lawn in the Carolinas
Plan for full sun, frequent summer mowing and brown winter dormancy. NC State recommends roughly 1–2 inches with a rotary mower, or ¾–1 inch with a reel mower on a level surface. Match the height to the supplied cultivar and avoid scalping. Established Bermuda tolerates use and repairs actively in warm weather; keep heavy traffic off new sod until rooted.
New sod needs prompt watering and moist soil beneath the pieces while roots grow. As the sod anchors, water less often and more deeply. Our care guide explains the checks rather than prescribing one timer setting for every yard.
Compare your options
Compare Tifway 419 with TifTuf’s drought tolerance or NorthBridge’s cold tolerance. Sunshine Sod can help match those differences to how you use your yard.
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Plan delivery or installation
Tell us about your sunlight, lawn size and how you use the property. We help select the grass, plan delivery or installation, and confirm the cultivar and project scope with your quote.
Sources: Virginia Crop Improvement Association: Tifway and NC State Extension: Carolina Lawns.