PALMETTO St. Augustine Grass was founded by a Florida sod grower in 1988 and released in the mid-1990s by Sod Solutions according to the University of Florida IFAS Extension. Palmetto does well in full sun and partial shade, but not in dense shade. Palmetto is sometimes referred to as drought tolerant; however, research has not shown that it has any greater degree of drought tolerance than other St. Augustine Grasses.

AESTHETICS
Uses.................................. Commercial, Sports/Parks, Home
Color................................. Emerald-Green
Blade................................. Width 8-9 mm
Feel..................................... Soft
Fall Color Retention.......... Excellent
Spring Greenup................. Very Good

FUNCTION
Soils.................................... Sand, Clay, Muck
Growth............................... Stolons
Wear................................... Good
Injury Recovery................. Very Good
Insects................................ Average
Diseases............................. Good

CLIMATE
Heat.................................... Excellent
Cold.................................... Very Good
Shade................................. Very Good
Drought............................. Good
Salt..................................... Very Good

CARE
Mower............................... Standard Rotary
Height............................... 1.5-2.5"
Weed Control................... Good

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