Thrives under a wide range of soil and environmental conditions. Performs best in full sun. Relatively resistant to chinch bugs and the St. Augustine Decline Virus. It establishes and spreads rapidly, while producing a thick, healthy turf that subdues weeds and other grasses. Provides an attractive, plush carpet of dark green turf adding value and beauty to any landscape design. Florida has always been partial to the St. Augustine grasses. Floratam St. Augustine was released in 1973 and is now being used almost exclusively to other types. Floratam has advantages. It is ADAPTABLE. Floratam thrives under a wide range of soil and environmental conditions present in Florida and performs best in full sun. Heavy shade is best planted in ground covers. CHINCH BUG RESISTANT - Floratam is relatively resistant to chinch bugs and the St. Augustine Decline Virus. This tolerance to chinch bugs is highly desirable since chinch bugs are developing resistance to available insecticides. VIGOROUS - Floratam is the most vigorous of the St. Augustine grasses. It establishes and spreads rapidly, while producing a thick, healthy turf that subdues weeds and other grasses. ATTRACTIVE - Floratam provides an attractive, plush carpet of dark green turf adding value and beauty to any landscape design.
