St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8-10, sensitive to heavy frost and goes dormant in colder parts of its range.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with coarse texture and blue-green color. Grows 2 to 3 inches tall if unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and no visible auricles. Distinctive wide flat stolons.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with rapid lateral spread, forming a coarse, dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade; requires regular watering and prefers well-drained soils with slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches weekly during peak growth. Moderate to high maintenance needing regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/5/2026