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, with low cold tolerance and heavy winter dormancy in the cooler range.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with coarse texture and a bright blue-green to dark green color. Reaches typical lawn heights of 2 to 3 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and short membranous ligules without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf with rapid horizontal spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade; high water needs with low drought tolerance and preference for well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 3.5 inches frequently during active growth; high maintenance level requiring regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/19/2026