St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10, with high heat tolerance, poor cold tolerance, and enters winter dormancy in cooler ranges.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, blue-green to dark green lawn grass growing 2 to 3 inches tall with a flat, creeping form and thick stems.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with rounded tips, folded vernation in the bud shoot, and a very short membranous ligule with no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming dense, coarse turf via surface runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade, requires regular moisture, and prefers well-draining soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Requires moderate to high maintenance including frequent fertilization and watering.