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 in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with coarse texture and bright to blue-green color. Grows 2 to 3 inches tall if unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips. Folded vernation with a short, membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, fast-spreading, forms a dense, coarse turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to moderate shade; high water requirement with moderate drought tolerance in well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. High maintenance, requiring frequent watering, fertilization, and occasional dethatching.
Identified on 10/10/2026