St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8-10, sensitive to cold temperatures, and enters winter dormancy with color loss in cooler ranges.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with broad blades, medium-to-dark green color, growing 2 to 3 inches tall.
Blade Characteristics
Blades are wide and flat with rounded tips, folded vernation in the bud shoot, and a fringe of hairs representing the ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with a rapid spread rate, forming a dense, coarse turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and high watering needs, with poor drought tolerance and preference for well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently; requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/6/2026