St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10, with low cold tolerance and prone to winter dormancy in cooler ranges.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, coarse carpet with blue-green to dark green leaves, growing 2 to 3 inches tall. Produces a flat, spike-like seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation in the bud, and short membranous ligules without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf via above-ground runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade with high water needs; moderate drought tolerance and prefers well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 3.5 inches frequently during the growing season; high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and watering.