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, sensitive to heavy frost and enters dormancy in cooler periods.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with blue-green to dark green color, producing a flat seed head spike.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and a fringe of hairs for a ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with above-ground runners, forming a thick turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade, high watering needs, poor drought tolerance, thrives in moist soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly, moderate to high maintenance level with frequent fertilization.
Identified on 10/19/2026