St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10, with low cold tolerance and enters winter dormancy in cooler regions.
About This Grass
Forms a thick, carpet-like turf with bright to dark green color and coarse texture. Reaches typical lawn heights of 2 to 3 inches with flat, thick stolons.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with blunt rounded tips and folded vernation. Features short membranous ligules and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf via surface runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and frequent watering with low drought tolerance. Thrives in well-drained soils with a preferred pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 3.5 inches weekly during active growth. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization.