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, with low cold tolerance and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with a blue-green to dark green color. Produces a flat, spike-like seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Lacks prominent auricles with a short, membranous ligule of hairs.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with thick, flat stolons forming a dense turf mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Prefers full sun to moderate shade, requires regular moisture, and thrives in moist, fertile soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently during the growing season. Requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/10/2026