Plug Shipping Policy:
Florida: Orders needs to be placed by 5pm on Monday’s for shipping on Wednesday’s.
Other States: Orders need to be placed by 5pm on Thursday’s for shipping on Monday’s.
Floratam St. Augustine is a very popular lawn grass choice for residential and commercial lawns in the southern climates. The Floratam variety of St. Augustine is adaptable to many soil conditions and thrives in high temperatures and humid climates. With Floratam's plush wide bladed appearance Floratam St. Augustine provides a elegant lawn. Floratam St. Augustine grass performs best in direct sunlight.
Product Information
- Application or Use: Lawn, Turf
- Germination Time: N/A
- Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone
- Height: 3+ inches
- Sunlight Requirements: 4-6+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Perfect for a sunny lawn; Floratam is the most drought tolerant St. Augustine on the market.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is Spring and Summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees.
For best results, plant plugs in the ground once spring temperatures are here and all risk of hard freeze has passed.
Characteristics of Floratam St. Augustine
- Light to medium green color
- Plush dark green appearance
- Coarse texture
- Brown patch tolerant
- Wider & thicker blades than Bitter Blue
- Average salt tolerance
- Fair wear resistance
- Excellent drought tolerance
- Fair shade tolerance
Shipping Restrictions: Due to state agricultural regulations on soils We can not ship our Grass Plugs to the following states: Arizona, California, Oregon, Nevada & Washington. Due to shipping time constraints we do not ship any plugs outside USA mainland States. (IE: Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, US Islands) There are no restrictions on seeds shipped to these states.
Due to the fact that plugs are a living plant - if there is an issue(s) with your plug shipment, you must provide written confirmation and photographs within 7 calendar days of delivery to info@hancockseed.com.
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.

Caring for Floratam St. Augustine
- Watering: Only if its showing signs of wilting
- Mowing Height: 3 to 4 inches (weekly after established)
- Sun/Shade: Grows best in full sun
- Best adaption zones: zones 9 - 10
Determining the size of your area
Determine the square footage your area by measuring length x width (10x10 = 100 sq. ft.)
How many grass plugs do I need?
1 order contains 36 3" x 3" grass plugs
1 order or 36 plugs will cover 64 sq. ft. at 12 inch spacing (15" center to center)
1 order or 36 plugs will cover 80 sq. ft. at 15 inch spacing (18" center to center)
1 order or 36 plugs will cover 112 sq. ft. at 18 inch spacing (21' center to center)
*Spacing of plugs should be 12" (edge to edge) for best results.
*Divide the total square footage by 64, 80 or 112 sq. ft. to determine the number of orders you will need.
Floratam St. Augustine Lawn Plugs
Plug Shipping Policy:
Florida: Orders needs to be placed by 5pm on Monday’s for shipping on Wednesday’s.
Other States: Orders need to be placed by 5pm on Thursday’s for shipping on Monday’s.
Floratam St. Augustine is a very popular lawn grass choice for residential and commercial lawns in the southern climates. The Floratam variety of St. Augustine is adaptable to many soil conditions and thrives in high temperatures and humid climates.

Instructions
For more info on planting instructions and tips for the best results – check out our Warranty & Planting Information here!
Caring for Floratam St. Augustine - Watering: Only if its showing signs of wilting- Mowing Height: 3 to 4 inches (weekly after established) - Sun/Shade: Grows best in full sun - Best adaption zones: zones 9 - 10 Determining the size of your...
Floratam St. Augustine Lawn Plugs
47Plug Shipping Policy:
Florida: Orders needs to be placed by 5pm on Monday’s for shipping on Wednesday’s.
Other States: Orders need to be placed by 5pm on Thursday’s for shipping on Monday’s.
Floratam St. Augustine is a very popular lawn grass choice for residential and commercial lawns in the southern climates. The Floratam variety of St. Augustine is adaptable to many soil conditions and thrives in high temperatures and humid climates.
