St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 to 10, with low cold tolerance and heavy winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with bright blue-green to dark green blades. Grows 2 to 3 inches tall with a coarse texture and produces flat seed spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Features a membranous ligule and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, spreading rapidly to form a dense, coarse turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and high watering frequency. Tolerates poor drought resistance and prefers well-drained fertile soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. High maintenance needing frequent fertilization and moderate weed control.
Identified on 10/8/2026