St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 8 through 10. Excellent heat tolerance, poor cold tolerance, and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, carpet-like turf with medium-to-dark green color and a coarse texture. Grows low to the ground with flat, broad blades.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips. Folded vernation with a short, membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with a rapid spread rate, forming a dense, coarse turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade. Requires regular watering and prefers well-draining soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches high. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and irrigation.
Identified on 9/30/2026