St. Augustine Grass

Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4

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St. Augustine Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 8-10, sensitive to freezing temperatures, goes dormant in cooler winter climates.

About This Grass

Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with blue-green to dark green color. Forms a thick mat with flat-stemmed stolons.

Blade Characteristics

Wide, flat blades with rounded tips. Folded vernation with a short, membranous ligule and no auricles.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Stoloniferous, spreads rapidly via surface runners to form a dense turf.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Prefers full sun to partial shade, high water requirements, poor drought tolerance, thrives in moist, well-draining soils.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches regularly during growing season. High maintenance with regular fertilization and watering needed.

Identified on 9/27/2026