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St. Augustine Grass

Grass

Stenotaphrum secundatum

Overview
A thick, luxurious warm-season grass that creates a dense, carpet-like lawn perfect for Southern climates. Known for its excellent shade tolerance and aggressive spreading habit, it quickly fills in bare spots to create a lush green lawn. Its broad, flat blades give it a distinctive coarse texture that many homeowners love for its tropical appearance.
Planting
Install sod or plant plugs in late spring to early summer. Water frequently until established, then reduce to deep, infrequent watering.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: N/A (typically grown from sod or plugs).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Chinch bugs, sod webworms, grubs. Common diseases: Brown patch, gray leaf spot, take-all root rot.