Classic St. Augustine is a true “Southern Style” grass with wide blades and a beautiful rich green color. Compared to other varieties of than other varieties of St. Augustine, Classic is more cold-tolerant, performs better in the shade, and has better disease and insect resistance. Simply put, Classic is the best variety of St. Augustine currently on the market. Available at our Birmingham, Fort Walton Beach, Gulfport, Panama City Beach, and Pensacola locations.
| Color | Medium to dark green |
|---|---|
| Texture | Wide blade with dense foliage. |
| Soils | Classic is a native of the Gulf Coast Region. It tolerates a relatively wide range of soil types and is best suited to well-drained, fertile soils. |
| pH Tolerance Range | 6.7 to 7.5 is ideal but can tolerate a pH of 5.8 to 8.5. |
| Wear Tolerance | Classic St. Augustine has good recuperative qualities and is fairly wear-resistant. However, it is not recommended for high-traffic areas. |
| Shade Tolerance | Classic has good-to-excellent shade tolerance when compared to other grasses. |
