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 to 10; has low cold tolerance and enters dormancy turning brown in winter.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with dark blue-green leaves and a thick carpet-like density. Produces a flat, spike-like seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Features a short membranous ligule and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, flat runners forming a dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade, high moisture, and prefers well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance and frequent fertilization during summer.
Identified on 10/16/2026