St. Augustine Grass

Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4

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St. Augustine Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 8-10, sensitive to cold winters and enters dormancy with frost.

About This Grass

Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with a blue-green to dark green color and a flat seed head spike.

Blade Characteristics

Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and a very short membranous ligule.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a thick, dense sod quickly.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Thrives in full sun to moderate shade; requires regular watering and prefers well-drained soils.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches; high maintenance with frequent fertilization and watering.

Identified on 10/20/2026