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, sensitive to cold temperatures and winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, dense turf with a bluish-green color and flat, creeping stems. Height ranges from 2 to 3 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with rounded tips, folded vernation, and membranous ligules without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, flat stolons and nodes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with high water requirements and poor drought tolerance; prefers well-draining soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches; high maintenance regarding watering, weeding, and fertilization.
Identified on 10/1/2026