Bitter Blue St Augustine
Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze
Bitter Blue St Augustine
Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze
Bitter Blue St. Augustine is a medium- to coarse-textured turfgrass known for its deep blue-green color, shade tolerance, and improved cold resilience compared to standard St. Augustine varieties. Thriving in full sun to moderate shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and performs well in warm, humid climates. With its dense growth habit, soft feel, and reliable performance, Bitter Blue St. Augustine is ideal for residential lawns, shaded landscapes, and Florida-friendly yards requiring a lush, low-maintenance turf option.
- Colors
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- 4.5-5in
- Native
- Florida Friendly
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-12
- Soil PH
- 6.0-7.5
- Salt Tolerance
- High
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
- Drought Tolerance
- Low