St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10, with low cold tolerance and enters winter dormancy in cooler ranges.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with a blue-green to dark green color. Produces flattened seed spikes at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Lacks prominent auricles with a very short, membranous ligule fringed with hairs.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming dense, coarse turf via above-ground runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and regular watering. Prefers well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently during the growing season. Moderate to high maintenance requiring regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/25/2026