Floratam St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Floratam')
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Turf grass

Floratam St. Augustinegrass

Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Floratam'

Good choice

The most common lawn grass in Southwest Florida. Coarse, dark green, and fast to fill in. It needs full sun and does poorly in shade. Mow high and water deeply but infrequently. Watch for chinch bugs in hot, dry spells.

USDA zones
10a–10b
Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Salt tolerance
Medium
Drought tolerance
Medium
Mature size
Mow at 3.5–4 in
Florida native
No
Florida-Friendly
Yes
Installed with our Sod Installation service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.