St. Augustine Grass

Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4

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St. Augustine Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 8 through 10, sensitive to freezing temperatures and enters dormancy in cooler regions.

About This Grass

Coarse-textured, dense turf with a bluish-green to dark green color, typically maintained at 2 to 3 inches.

Blade Characteristics

Wide flat blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and no visible auricles.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Stoloniferous, spreading rapidly to form a dense, coarse turf.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun to moderate shade; requires regular watering and prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.5 to 3 inches frequently during the growing season; high maintenance requiring regular fertilization.

Identified on 10/1/2026