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 through 10. Poor cold tolerance and goes dormant in winter.

About This Grass

Forms a dense, carpet-like turf with broad, flat blades. Medium to dark green color.

Blade Characteristics

Coarse, wide blades with blunt, rounded tips. Folded vernation with a short, membranous ligule and no auricles.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressively stoloniferous with rapid lateral spread, forming a coarse, dense mat.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun to partial shade with high water needs; moderate drought tolerance and prefers well-drained soils.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow high at 2.5 to 3.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance requirement.

Identified on 9/27/2026
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