St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
Thrives in USDA zones 8 through 10, with low cold tolerance and heavy winter dormancy in the northern limits.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, dense turf with blue-green to dark green blades and an upright growth habit. Produces flattened, spike-like seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and a short membranous ligule with no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, above-ground runners forming a dense turf canopy.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and frequent watering, with low drought tolerance and preference for well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/15/2026