St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10. Highly sensitive to freezing temperatures and enters dormancy in cooler climates.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, dense carpet of blue-green to dark green turf with flat stems and upright leaf blades.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with rounded, blunt tips and folded vernation. Features a short membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, flat stolons and above-ground runners forming a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and regular watering. Prefers well-drained soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches. Moderate to high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and weed control.
Identified on 9/27/2026