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. Low cold tolerance and goes dormant in winter with frost.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, coarse-textured, blue-green lawn. Grows up to 3 inches tall with flat, compressed seed stalks.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Lacks prominent auricles with a short, membranous ligule fringed with hairs.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming dense, coarse turf via above-ground runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade. Requires regular watering and prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. High maintenance, requiring frequent fertilization and watering.
Identified on 10/1/2026