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 goes dormant in colder climates.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, carpet-like turf with a coarse texture and medium to dark green color. Grows up to 3 inches tall under regular mowing.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat leaf blades with blunt, rounded tips. Leaves fold in the bud (folded vernation) with a membranous, fringe-like ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, flat stolons forming a dense, coarse turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and regular watering. Prefers moist, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches high. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization and watering.
Identified on 10/8/2026