St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 to 10; poor cold tolerance and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, carpet-like turf with blue-green to dark green color and flat, creeping stems.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and short membranous ligules.
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 watering needs and low drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches frequently during growing season; medium to high maintenance.
Identified on 9/26/2026