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 severe winter dormancy
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with blue-green to dark green blades and a flat seed head spike
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and a fringe of hairs for a ligule
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, spreading rapidly via thick surface runners to form a dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade, high moisture, and prefers well-drained soils with pH 6.0 to 7.5
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance and frequent fertilization
Identified on 10/17/2026