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, with low cold tolerance and susceptibility to winter dormancy discoloration.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with broad, flat blades. Grows 2 to 3 inches tall with blue-green to dark green coloration.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and a short, membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade, high moisture, and prefers well-draining soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches weekly during active growth. Requires regular fertilization and moderate to high maintenance.
Identified on 10/8/2026