St. Augustinegrass (2026)
Shade-tolerant warm grass; chinch-bug susceptible.
Quick answer: St. Augustinegrass is a warm-season grass best in Gulf Coast, FL, TX. Shade-tolerant warm grass; chinch-bug susceptible.
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St. Augustinegrass in California: Well suited to your state's primarily cool/warm-season climate.
St. Augustinegrass
Season
Warm-season
Best regions
Gulf Coast, FL, TX
Establishment window
Warm-season grasses establish best in late spring through summer when soil is warm.
Notes
Shade-tolerant warm grass; chinch-bug susceptible.