St. Augustine grass | |
| Species: | St. Augustine grass |
| Scientific Name: | Stenotaphrum secundatum |
| Cultivars: | Roselawn (forage), Floritam (turf) |
| Growth Habit: | Prostrate, creeping growing habit; thick, wide, folded leaves rounded at the tips. Flowers adapted for short-range dispersal by water currents |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Origin: | Tropical america |
| Production Season: | March-October |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management and variety. Usually, low to medium crude protein, low to medium digestibility. |
| Use: | Mainly turf grass; grazing, and cover.
Large acreage in south Florida ranches planted for ornamental market now being used as forage. |
| Herbarium Image: | For an herbarium image click this link. |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sand to organic Muck. High in moisture does not tolerate flooded conditions |
| pH: | adapts to a wide range, from 5.0 to 8.5 |
| Rainfall: | High moisture. |
| Temperature: | Warm-season conditions. |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | June-September (rainy season) |
| Planting Depth: | |
| Seeding Rate: | 500 to 100 lb/acre of stolons |
| Seed Cost: | |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
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Notes | |
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