Which St Augustine Grass Is Best for Full Sun?

Seville performs well in salty soils and shady landscapes, but truly thrives in full sun. This St. Augustine variety thrives in high temperatures if properly irrigated, its easy to grow and has a good fall color retention and spring green-up.

Can St. Augustine grass grow in full sun?

Although St. Augustine grass tolerates some shade, it won't grow thick and beautiful in deep shade. You'll see instead a thin, spindly lawn. The turf requires at least four hours a day of sun to really do well.

Which is better floratam or Palmetto?

Palmetto is a native cultivar selected for better color and finer texture than Floratam. Palmetto has a nice dark green color with finer blades that give it a softer “foot” feel than its relatives—Floratam and Bitter blue. ... Augustine cultivars, it also shows excellent color retention in nearly any soil condition.