St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10, sensitive to severe cold and enters winter dormancy in cooler areas.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, blue-green to dark green turf. Grows 2 to 3 inches tall when maintained.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with rounded tips and folded vernation. Lacks prominent auricles with a short, membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, spreading rapidly via thick surface runners to form a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and regular watering. Prefers well-draining soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/26/2026