St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 to 10, exhibiting poor cold tolerance and going dormant in cooler winter temperatures.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with coarse texture and a bright blue-green to dark green color. Reaches up to 3 inches tall when unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips. Folded vernation with a short, membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf with rapid horizontal spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade, high moisture, and prefers well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently during growing season. Requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/25/2026