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 hard freezes and enters dormancy in cooler climates.

About This Grass

Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with broad, flat blades and a blue-green to dark green color.

Blade Characteristics

Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf mat.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun to moderate shade; requires frequent watering and well-drained soil.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches; moderate to high maintenance level with regular fertilization.

Identified on 10/12/2026
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