St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8-10, sensitive to heavy frost and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, blue-green carpet with coarse texture and upright flower spikes at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade; high watering needs in well-drained soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches; medium to high maintenance.
Identified on 9/29/2026