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, exhibiting poor cold tolerance and going dormant with winter frost.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with coarse-textured blue-green blades reaching 2 to 3 inches tall. Produces a flattened spike-like seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat leaf blades with rounded tips, folded vernation, and a fringe of hairs in place of a distinct ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with flat, branching stolons forming a coarse, dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade requiring regular irrigation and well-draining soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently during the growing season; requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.