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, sensitive to severe cold and enters winter dormancy rapidly when temperatures drop.
About This Grass
Forms a thick carpet with broad blades and upright growth reaching 2 to 4 inches. Color is blue-green to dark green, turning brown during winter dormancy in colder zones.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with rounded, boat-shaped tips. Folded vernation with a short membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf by surface runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade; performs exceptionally well in shady areas for a warm-season grass. Needs regular watering and prefers well-draining soils with a pH of 5.5 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 3.5 inches weekly during the growing season. Moderate to high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and weed control.