Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum'

St. Augustine Grass

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Common Name: 

St. Augustine Grass

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Variegated Yellow Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

20 cm

St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum') - Description

St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) (also known as Charleston grass in South Carolina) is a warm-season lawn grass that is popular for cultivation in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a medium- to high-maintenance grass that forms a thick, carpetlike sod, crowding out most weeds and other grasses.

St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum') - Blooming

Produces greenish-brown spikelets in late summer and early fall. Container plants flourish with a minimum winter temperature of 54°F (12°C).

St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum') - Growth

Annual and perennial grasses. St. Augustine Grass does well in sun but will endure shade. Plant out when the threat of frost has passed. Less hardy plants should be grown in a cool greenhouse. Also works well as a groundcover, or in hanging baskets. In tropical and subtropical climates, Stenotaphrum is a suitable lawn grass.

St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum') - Planting

Propagate by division in spring when the danger of frost has subsided. Can also use nodal cuttings in spring or summer to propagate.

St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum') - Pest

Stenotaphrum is prone to downy mildew, rust, brown patch, leaf blight, and gray leaf spot.

St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum') - Interesting facts

Stenotaphrum are found in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide, mainly near coasts and along seashores. There are only 6 known species. The most cultivated species of Stenotaphrum include S. secundatum and S. secundatum 'Variegatum'.

St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum') - Soil and irrigation

Grass requires moderate to ample water. Does best in well-draining soil that is rich and kept moist.

Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Variegatum' - St. Augustine Grass - Photos

Stenotaphrum secundatum

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Chris