St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 to 10; poor cold tolerance and goes dormant with winter discoloration
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, dense turf with blue-green to dark green blades and upright flowering spikes
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with rounded tips, folded vernation, and a very short membranous ligule
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, flat stolons forming a dense turf mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade; high water needs with moderate drought tolerance in well-drained soils
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently; requires regular fertilization and moderate to high maintenance
Identified on 9/26/2026