St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10, with low cold tolerance and heavy winter dormancy in colder regions.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with blue-green to dark green leaves and a thick spongy feel. Produces flattened seed spikes at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with rounded, blunt tips and folded vernation. Lacks prominent auricles and has a very short, membranous ligule with a fringe of hairs.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, flat stems spreading rapidly above ground to form a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and frequent watering to maintain color and growth. Prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high between 2.5 and 4 inches regularly during growing season. High maintenance requiring moderate to heavy fertilization and regular irrigation.