St Augustine - Cobalt
Characteristics:
Cobalt™ St. Augustine is a great choice for a southern commercial or residential lawn.
This selection has an excellent visual quality with a dark green genetic color and a wide leaf blade and stolon's.
Temperature Tolerance:
St. Augustine grass thrives well during the heat of summer months.
Cobalt is winter hardy
(USDA cold hardiness zone of 8a).
Shade Tolerance:
The most shade tolerate of any of the warm season grasses and of all St Augustine's.
Wear Resistance:
Occasional traffic isn't a problem on established turf.
Has the ability to recover from damage rapidly once foot traffic is removed.
Water Requirements:
Cobalt features excellent drought resistance.
Disease and Insect Susceptibility:
Cobalt is tolerant towards most diseases when maintained in a healthy lawn.
Recommended Usage:
Still our best choice for lawns with partial shade. It will also perform well in lawns with full sun exposure. With proper care, St. Augustine will provide a thick beautiful lawn that discourages weed infestation.