Brief Description:
 St. Augustine is a dense, very coarse, low growing turf. It produces thick-stemmed runners which require permanent containment. It has dark green color during its growing season. However, it will become dormant in winter.

Recommended Use:
 Use where shade tolerance is the top priority.

Areas of Best Adaptability:
 St. Augustine is well suited to Southern California's varying soils and climate. It is most often used where there is insufficient sunlight for other varieties.

Winter Color:
 Dormant

Mowing Height:
 One inch high, mowed weekly.

Thatch:
 Moderate to rapid thatch buildup in full sun; minimal thatch in shade. Requires dethatching every one to two years depending on amount of sun.