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 poor cold tolerance and high heat tolerance.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, blue-green turf with a coarse texture and typical height of 2 to 3 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Broad blades with rounded tips, folded vernation, and no visible auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with a coarse, dense mat-forming spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade requiring regular watering and well-draining soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance and fertilization.
Identified on 10/4/2026