Saint Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum)
Stenotaphrum secundatum, or St. Augustinegrass, is a warm-season perennial turfgrass. It has a coarse texture, spreads rapidly via stolons, and forms a dense lawn in warm
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Sunlight
High
Watering
Moderate to high
Soil
Wide range, prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to alkaline soils.
Temperature
High
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Moderate
Care Requirements
High
Full sun to partial shade
Moderate to high
Regular, consistent watering
Wide range, prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to alkaline soils.
High
Warm-season grass, thrives in 20-35 °C
Outdoor
Moderate
Regular feeding during growing season
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-30 cm
Spread
Indefinite (spreading)
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter dormancy (in cooler climates)
Leaf Color
Green, Blue-green
Leaf Type
Broad, flat blades
Flower Size
5-20 cm (inflorescence)
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderPoales
- familyPoaceae
- genusStenotaphrum
- speciesStenotaphrum secundatum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to humans and pets.