Thursday, December 15th, 2022 by Samantha Moore
St. Augustine grass is identified by its broad, flat blades that are a dark green color. Another way to identify this warm grass type is by the blade shape that tapers to rounded tips. The broad blades measure between 0.16” and 0.4” (4 – 10mm) wide. However, compared to Bahia grass, St. Augustine requires more maintenance, including mowing, watering, and fertilization. However, St. Augustine grass is more durable than Bahia grass.
Grass identification:
● Grass color: dark, blue-green grass blades
● Blade shape: leaves are broad and coarse, similar to
centipede grass
● Growth habit: fast-growing type of tropical grass in
the right conditions