Shade-Tolerant
St. Augustine Grass
If your yard has trees or shade, St. Augustine grass is your best choice. This lush, dark green grass thrives where other grasses struggle, creating a beautiful carpet-like lawn even in partially shaded areas of your property.
- Best shade tolerance of warm-season grasses
- Lush, dark green appearance
- Soft, wide-bladed texture
- Quick establishment
Why Choose St. Augustine?
St. Augustine grass is the go-to choice for shaded lawns in North Texas. Its broad, flat blades create a lush, tropical appearance that many homeowners love. While it requires more water than Bermuda, the payoff is a beautiful lawn in areas where other grasses won't grow.
Sun Requirements
4-6 hours, excellent shade tolerance
Water Needs
1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Mowing Height
2.5-4 inches, taller than other grasses
Quick Facts
- Grass Type
- Warm Season
- Sun Exposure
- Partial to Full Sun
- Traffic Tolerance
- Moderate
- Drought Tolerance
- Moderate
- Shade Tolerance
- Excellent
Popular St. Augustine Varieties
We install several St. Augustine cultivars suited for DFW
Palmetto
Most popular variety, excellent shade tolerance, cold-hardy.
Raleigh
Cold-tolerant, good for North Texas winters.
Floratam
Vigorous growth, chinch bug resistant, needs more sun.
CitraBlue
Blue-green color, improved disease resistance.
Have a Shady Yard?
Get a free quote for St. Augustine grass sod installation.
