According to Turf Grass Producers International, the following are
indications of St. Augustine grass.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Warm-season grass - light to medium green color, coarse leaf texture, creeping
growth habit, via stolons - robust, fast growing, establishes rapidly - level of
maintenance is low to moderate.
RECOMMENDED USAGE:
Well adapted to coastal regions with hot, tropical climates - used in
residential, commercial and industrial landscapes.
TEMPERATURE TOLERANCE:
Thrives in heat, adjusting well to temperatures up to 105(F - goes dormant and
turns tan colored during winter when temperatures drop below 55(F. Very poor low
temperature hardiness.
DROUGHT RESISTANCE:
Excellent to fair - wide range in drought avoidance among varieties. Can go into
summer dormancy when irrigation is withheld; upon return of moisture, will green
up again.
SHADE ADAPTATION:
Excellent to poor - varieties show wide range in shade adaptation.
WEAR RESISTANCE:
Moderate - rapid, resilient and stoloniferous growth habit.
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