St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8-10 with low cold tolerance; goes dormant and turns brown in winter frosts.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, carpet-like turf with coarse texture and blue-green color. Mows into a flat canopy up to 3 inches tall.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Features short, membranous ligules and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, flat runners forming a dense, coarse turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade, high moisture, and well-draining soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance level requiring regular fertilization and irrigation.
Identified on 10/4/2026