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Bahiagrass

Paspalum notatum

Traits

Zone 9a Hardy

Varieties We Bring In

StandardPaspalum notatum
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$14.95

Last received Mar 11, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size1-2 feet × 2-3 feet
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Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew

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About Bahiagrass

Bahia grass (Paspalum notatum) is a coarse-textured, warm-season perennial grass native to South America, widely naturalized throughout the southeastern United States and Florida. It is valued for its exceptional heat, drought, and wear tolerance, and is commonly used for turf, roadside stabilization, and pasture.

Plant details

Bloom Season
Summer
Flower Color
Non-flowering
Growth Rate
Fast
Foliage
Semi-evergreen
Soil
Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained

Best planting months

Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL

Recommended months: March, April, May.

January, other month
February, other month
March, good window
April, good window
May, good window
June, other month
July, other month
August, other month
September, other month
October, other month
November, other month, this month
December, other month
This monthGood windowOther months

Seasonal care

Good planting window.

Care essentials

Light

Bahiagrass requires full sun and performs poorly in shade. In NE Florida it is one of the most sun-tolerant and heat-durable lawn grasses available, thriving in the intense summer sun that challenges other turf species.

Water

Bahiagrass is highly drought tolerant due to its deep root system and requires minimal supplemental irrigation once established. Per UF/IFAS, apply 0.5–0.75 inch of water when the grass shows early wilt signs; avoid frequent shallow watering to encourage deep root development.

Soil & Fertilizer

Thrives in NE Florida's sandy, acidic soils (optimal pH 5.5). Per UF/IFAS, fertilize with no more than 1 lb nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft application; apply from March through October. Argentine variety is recommended for home lawns for its dark color and density.

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Common questions

Is Bahiagrass a good plant for St. Augustine?

Bahiagrass is a grass. Mature size: 1-2 feet × 2-3 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.

Care information verified from

Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.