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, poor cold tolerance, goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with bright blue-green to dark green leaves. Produces a flat seed spike at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with blunt, rounded tips. Folded vernation with a short membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forms dense sod with rapid horizontal spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade. Requires regular watering and prefers well-draining soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/25/2026