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St. Augustine is a warm season grass with a coarse texture and wide blades with rounded tips. It spreads by using over-ground runners. Its dark green color and soft consistency make it a prized grass among homeowners in the deep south. It has a high maintenance requirement and its traffic tolerance is moderate to poor.