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; poor cold tolerance and goes dormant with winter discoloration in the lower range.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with coarse, wide blades and a blue-green to bright green color. Produces a flattened spike seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation in the bud, and a membranous ligule with no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf via above-ground runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade; needs regular watering and prefers well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches to maintain health; moderate to high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and weed control.