St. Augustine
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Variety Profile
What makes Raleigh St. Augustine different
NC State’s proven shade leader since 1980. Raleigh St. Augustine produces a medium-to-dark green, wide-bladed turf with dense coverage — the top choice for shaded North Texas yards that other grasses can’t handle.
Sun Requirement
Part — Full
4+ hrs, excels in shade
Water Use
Moderate
Regular irrigation needed
Mow Height
2 – 4”
Medium frequency
Cold Tolerance
Moderate
Zones 8–10
Key Benefits
The shade-tolerant choice for Texas yards
Where Bermuda and Zoysia thin out under trees or fences, Raleigh St. Augustine thrives — delivering the dense, lush coverage that other warm-season grasses can’t provide in partially-shaded conditions.
- Best shade tolerance of any warm-season grass — outperforms Bermuda and Zoysia in low-light yards
- Wide blade creates a dense, carpet-like coverage that naturally crowds out weeds
- Proven performer in North Texas residential yards since 1980
- Requires less mowing than Bermuda when maintained at correct height
- Establishes quickly and fills in bare spots faster than most alternatives
