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, with low cold tolerance and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, blue-green to dark green turf with a coarse texture, growing 2 to 3 inches tall with a flat seed head spike.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with rounded, blunt tips, folded vernation, and absent or very short ligules.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf mat.
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 high at 2.5 to 4 inches weekly during active growth; requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/29/2026