St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 to 10, with low cold tolerance and quick winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with blue-green to dark green coloration. Produces a flat, spike-like seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with rounded, boat-shaped tips and folded vernation. Lacks prominent auricles with a short, membranous ligule of hairs.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf via above-ground runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade; high water needs with poor drought tolerance. Prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 3.5 inches frequently during the growing season. Requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/12/2026