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, sensitive to freezing temperatures and enters dormancy in cooler climates.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, coarse-textured bright green carpet, typically maintained at 2 to 3 inches with flat stems.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips, folded vernation, and short membranous ligules without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade; requires regular watering and prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 3 inches frequently during active growth; high maintenance requiring regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/17/2026