St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8 through 10, sensitive to heavy frost and enters winter dormancy in cooler climates.
About This Grass
Forms a lush, carpet-like turf with bright to dark green color and a coarse texture. Grows 2 to 3 inches tall with thick, flat stems.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with blunt, rounded tips. Folded vernation in the bud shoot with a short, membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf with rapid horizontal spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to moderate shade and frequent watering to maintain color. Prefers well-draining soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly during growing season. Requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.