St. Augustine Grass

Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season perennial, C4

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
St. Augustine Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA zones 8 through 10; has poor cold tolerance and goes dormant in colder climates.

About This Grass

Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with bright to blue-green color; produces a flattened spike-like seed head.

Blade Characteristics

Wide, flat blades with rounded tips, folded vernation, and a very short membranous ligule.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressively stoloniferous with thick runners, forming a dense turf

Sunlight & Water Needs

Thrives in full sun to partial shade; requires moderate to high moisture and well-draining soils with a neutral pH.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.

Identified on 10/19/2026