Palmetto® St. Augustine Grass Plugs

Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Palmetto’

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Plant Size

70 Plug Tray

Product variants

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Delivery and Shipping

Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Palmetto® St. Augustine Grass Plugs highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Palmetto’
Growing Zones

7-11
Mature Height

3 - 4 feet
Mature Spread

1 - 2 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Pruning Time

Early Spring

Growing Zones 7-11

Find Your Growing Zone!

Palmetto® St. Augustine Grass Plugs (Stenotaphrum secundatum 'Palmetto’)is a new and improved warm-season turfgrass with fantastic color and incredible fine texture! Since its introduction in 1994, thousands of homeowners can attest to the easy maintenance and aesthetic appearance of this landscaping turf offers!

Featuring great cold and heat tolerances and good drought tolerance once established, this versatile lawn grass is the perfect choice for lawns of all kinds, both residential and commercial. Easily maintained to retain its plush, thick appearance and vivid green color, St. Augustine is softer to the touch and stays greener longer than other grasses in the fall.

Palmetto® St. Augustine features a full-grown height of 3-4 inches when not going to seed, but each plug can spread upwards of 12-18 inches each. Semi-evergreen in mild winters, you’ll enjoy green lawns longer, while you also enjoy thicker sod even in partial shade!

How Many Plug Trays Should I Order?

Very well adapted to the Southern States, this fine-textured semi-dwarf grass is a breeze to maintain and enjoy less mowing to maintain its natural 3-4” height!

NatureHills.com turf grass plugs are healthy 1 ½ inch square X 2 ¼ inches deep. Palmetto® St. Augustine Grass is sold by the tray, with 70 plugs in each tray, so coverage will depend on how close you plant them. Recommended spacing is 6 to 12 inches. See the Table Below for shipping times, square footage and spacing.

Vivid Green & Fine-Texture
Fantastic Shade & Heat Tolerance
Good Drought Tolerance Once Established
Softer to the Touch
Stays Green Longer/Semi-Evergreen

#ProPlantTips for Care:

St. Augustine plugs are Easy to Install. Irrigate the ground thoroughly several days ahead of planting, then maintain soil moisture consistently afterward. Apply a light amount of organic fertilizer. Install by punching 1-inch holes in the ground. We recommend planting the plugs one foot apart. Gently remove the plugs from the tray by pushing them up from the bottom. Do not PULL them from the top as this may damage the roots.

Full Sun & Tolerates Part Shade
Hardy Growing Zones 7 - 11
Well-Drained Soil & Provide Regular Fertility
Moderate Moisture Requirements
Install With Boost Grass Plug Root Dip

Palmetto® St. Augustine Grass plugs are fantastic warm-season grass for a lush green lawn! If you have some shade and want low-maintenance lawn geared for the Southern States, then order Palmetto® St. Augustine today at NatureHills.com!