St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10. Highly sensitive to freezing temperatures and goes dormant in colder climates.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with coarse texture and bright to blue-green color. Grows 2 to 3 inches tall with flattened stems and produces a spike-like seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Features short membranous ligules and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf via above-ground runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade. Requires frequent watering and prefers well-draining soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly during the growing season. Requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.