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. Highly sensitive to freezing temperatures and enters dormancy in cool weather.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, medium to dark green turf with flat blades and a creeping growth habit. Forms a thick, spongy carpet.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with blunt, rounded tips and folded vernation. Features a short membranous ligule and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense turf via thick surface runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with high water requirements and moderate drought tolerance. Prefers well-drained, fertile soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly during growing season. Requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/11/2026