Stenotaphrum secundatum, otherwise known as Buffalo Grass or St. Augustine?s Grass, is an evergreen, perennial grass that forms a thick sod. It is characterized by its dark green, broad, and flat blades. It is moderately tolerant to drought and can withstand flooding and waterlogged conditions. It is not edible and it has no medicinal uses. However, it is used in soil conservation as ground cover.
Buffalo Grass Care
Stenotaphrum Secundatum
Other names: St. Augustine Grass, St. Augustinegrass
What is the plant
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
7b - 11
difficulty
Easy
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Water
When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks. Water sparingly in winter.
Fertilizer
apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks
Sunlight
Succeeds in full sun and also tolerates quite considerable shade
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Soil
Found on a wide range of well or poorly drained soils, from sandy loams to light clays. Found in infertile to moderately fertile soils. It has good tolerance of soil salinity (to 15 dS/cm) and of wind-borne salt from the sea
Temperature
It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 34°c
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