Palmetto® St. Augustine Grass Plugs (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Palmetto’)is a new and improved warm-season turfgrass with fantastic color and incredible fine texture! Since its introduction in 1994, thousands of homeowners can attest to the easy maintenance and aesthetic appearance of this landscaping turf offers!

Featuring great cold and heat tolerances and good drought tolerance once established, this versatile lawn grass is the perfect choice for lawns of all kinds, both residential and commercial. Easily maintained to retain its plush, thick appearance and vivid green color, St. Augustine is softer to the touch and stays greener longer than other grasses in the fall.

Palmetto® St. Augustine features a full-grown height of 3-4 inches when not going to seed, but each plug can spread upwards of 12-18 inches each. Semi-evergreen in mild winters, you’ll enjoy green lawns longer, while you also enjoy thicker sod even in partial shade!

How Many Plug Trays Should I Order?

Very well adapted to the Southern States, this fine-textured semi-dwarf grass is a breeze to maintain and enjoy less mowing to maintain its natural 3-4” height!

NatureHills.com turf grass plugs are healthy 1 ½ inch square X 2 ¼ inches deep. Palmetto® St. Augustine Grass is sold by the tray, with 70 plugs in each tray, so coverage will depend on how close you plant them. Recommended spacing is 6 to 12 inches. See the Table Below for shipping times, square footage and spacing.

• Vivid Green & Fine-Texture
• Fantastic Shade & Heat Tolerance
• Good Drought Tolerance Once Established
• Softer to the Touch
• Stays Green Longer/Semi-Evergreen

#ProPlantTips for Care:

St. Augustine plugs are Easy to Install. Irrigate the ground thoroughly several days ahead of planting, then maintain soil moisture consistently afterward. Apply a light amount of organic fertilizer. Install by punching 1-inch holes in the ground. We recommend planting the plugs one foot apart. Gently remove the plugs from the tray by pushing them up from the bottom. Do not PULL them from the top as this may damage the roots.

• Full Sun & Tolerates Part Shade
• Hardy Growing Zones 7 - 11
• Well-Drained Soil & Provide Regular Fertility
• Moderate Moisture Requirements
• Install With Boost Grass Plug Root Dip

Palmetto® St. Augustine Grass plugs are fantastic warm-season grass for a lush green lawn! If you have some shade and want low-maintenance lawn geared for the Southern States, then order Palmetto® St. Augustine today at NatureHills.com!