St. Augustine

St. Augustine

St. Augustine is a popular grass selection for the state of Florida and the Gulf states due to its ability to thrive in tropical climates. St. Augustine has thick, blue-green grass blades that form a dense turf that establishes quickly and easily.

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ST. AUGUSTINE CHARACTERISTICS

Uses

  • Home, Commercial, Golf, Sports / Parks

  • Blade-width: 8-9 mm

  • Feel: Soft

  • Soils: Sandy, Clay, Muck

  • Growth: Stolons

Color

  • Color: Emerald Green

  • Fall Color Retention: Excellent

  • Spring Green Up: Very Good

Maintenance

  • Mower: Standard Rotary

  • Height: 1.5-2.5″

  • Weed Control: Good

  • Insect Resistance: Average

  • Disease Resistance: Good

Wear Tolerance

  • Wear: Good

  • Injury Recovery: Very Good

Shade Tolerance

  • Shade: Very Good

Drought Tolerance

  • Drought: Good