Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
St. Augustinegrass - Stenotaphrum secundatum Walt. Kuntze
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Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | stoloniferous |
| Texture | coarse |
| Density | medium to high |
| Color | light green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| Folded vernation, ligule a fringe of hairs, blade restricted at collar. |
Uses
| It is used on golf courses roughs, home lawns, and other general turf areas. Often used in shaded areas. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | Bitter blue Florantine Floratum Raleigh Seville |
| Seeding Rate | 1/2 to 3/4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | seed, sod |
| Seeds/lb. | 4,000,000 |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | both |
| Soil | well drained, sandy, moderate to high fertility |
| Moisture | - |
| Mowing height | 1" to 2 1/2" |
| Fertility | low to medium |
Special Problems
| Very poor cold tolerance; adapted only to the Deep South. |