St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8-10. Excellent heat tolerance, poor cold tolerance, and enters winter dormancy in cooler regions.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with coarse texture and a blue-green to dark green color. Grows up to 3 inches tall if unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation in the bud shoot. Lacks prominent auricles with a short, membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf with rapid horizontal spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade. Requires frequent watering and prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 3.5 inches frequently during the growing season. Medium to high maintenance requiring regular fertilization.