St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10, sensitive to severe cold, and enters winter dormancy in cooler parts of its range.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, coarse turf with a bright to dark green color. Reaches typical mowing heights of 2 to 3 inches and produces a flattened seed spike at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips. Folded vernation with a short, membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with a dense, carpet-like spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade, high moisture, low drought tolerance, and prefers well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently during the growing season. Requires regular fertilization and moderate to high maintenance.