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 heavy frost and enters winter dormancy in cooler areas.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, dense carpet with flat blades and bright green to blue-green color. Grows up to 3 inches tall if left unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Features a short membranous ligule and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with above-ground runners, forming a dense turf rapidly.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and frequent watering. Prefers well-draining soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches weekly during peak season. Moderate to high maintenance needing regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/21/2026