AESTHETICS: Beautiful Dark Green Color, Softer Texture Than Other St. Augustine Varieties, Excellent Fall Color Retention, Early Spring Green-up (if Dormant), Leaf Blade Width 8-9mm
FUNCTIONALITY: Grows in Sandy Loam, Muck, and Clay Soils, Adapts to Moderately Shaded Areas Receiving at Least 3-4 Hours of Sunlight a Day, Vigorous Grower- Recovers Rapidly From Damage, Selective Resistance to Insects and Diseases, Excellent Sale Tolerance- Thrives on Coastal Islands
CLIMACTIC: Adaptable to Varying Climates of Southern US, Thrives in Extreme Heat and Humidity, More Cold Hardy Than Other S. Augustine Varieties (to near 0 degrees F), Drought Tolerant Due to Deep Root System.
Palmetto St. Augustine thrives across the southern United States from Florida to California under a wide range of climate and soil conditions, making it the ideal choice for residential and commercial use. It has an outstanding emerald green color that is a true eye catcher. It performs well in full sun, yet thrives in shaded areas where other grasses fail.