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 freezing temperatures, goes dormant in cooler regions.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with blue-green to dark green color. Forms a thick carpet and produces flattened seed spikes at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with blunt, rounded tips. Folded vernation with a short membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, aggressive above-ground runner forming dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade, high watering needs, low drought tolerance, prefers well-draining slightly acidic soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently during growing season. Medium to high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and watering.
Identified on 9/26/2026