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St. Augustine Grass (Lawn)

Stenotaphrum Secundatum

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Overview

Stenotaphrum secundatum, commonly known as St. Augustine Grass, thrives in warm, coastal regions. This grass variety boasts a lush, blue-green hue with broad, flat blades approximately 0.25 inches wide. It creates a dense mat and tolerates shade well, but requires at least 4 inches of rainfall or irrigation monthly. When establishing, maintain a height of 2-4 inches to encourage robust growth. Ideal for creating a low-maintenance, resilient lawn.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–11Climate Subtropical
St. Augustine Grass (Lawn) (Stenotaphrum Secundatum) — It creates a dense mat and tolerates shade well

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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St. Augustine Grass (Lawn) (Stenotaphrum Secundatum) — Stenotaphrum secundatum, commonly known as St; it creates a dense mat and tolerates shade, image 47
St. Augustine Grass (Lawn) (Stenotaphrum Secundatum) — It creates a dense mat and tolerates shade well; augustine Grass, thrives in warm, coastal, image 50

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