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 in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, coarse-textured lawn with a bright to dark green color, reaching heights of 1 to 3 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and a short membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, flat stolons forming a dense, coarse turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade, requires frequent watering, and prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly during the growing season; moderate to high maintenance involving regular fertilization and watering.
Identified on 10/19/2026