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Delmar St. Augustine

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description Delmar St. Augustine Overview

Delmar is a semi-dwarf cultivar of St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) released in the 1990s by agricultural researchers in the United States. It is characterized by its fine leaf texture, dark green color, and improved cold tolerance compared to other St. Augustinegrass varieties.

This turfgrass is primarily used for residential and commercial lawns in transitional climate zones where winter temperatures drop lower.

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What type of grass is Delmar St. Augustine?

Delmar is a semi-dwarf cultivar of St. Augustinegrass, whose scientific name is Stenotaphrum secundatum. It was released by agricultural researchers in the United States during the 1990s.

What does Delmar St. Augustinegrass look like?

It is known for a fine leaf texture and dark green color. Compared with many standard St. Augustinegrass types, its semi-dwarf growth gives it a somewhat more compact appearance.

Is Delmar more cold tolerant than ordinary St. Augustinegrass?

Delmar was selected for improved cold tolerance compared with other St. Augustinegrass cultivars. That does not make it immune to frost or winter injury, especially outside its warm-season growing range.

Where is Delmar St. Augustinegrass usually used?

It is intended for lawns and turf settings where St. Augustinegrass can grow successfully. The cultivar is most relevant in warm regions, with its improved cold tolerance offering some additional flexibility.

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