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 severe cold and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, thick-bladed turf with a blue-green to dark green color. Grows up to 3 inches tall with a flat seed head spike.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and distinct membranous ligules.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous with a rapid spread rate, forming a dense turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate to high water requirements; prefers well-drained fertile soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently during the growing season; high maintenance level requiring regular fertilization and watering.
Identified on 9/27/2026