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 goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, coarse turf with a blue-green to bright green color, growing 2 to 3 inches tall. Produces a flat seed spike at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with rounded tips, folded vernation, and a membranous ligule with a fringe of hairs.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous with fast spread and dense mat formation
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and regular watering; moderate drought tolerance and prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently during the growing season; high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and weed control.
Identified on 10/1/2026