Palmetto St. Augustine Grass Plugs - 1 Tray

Overview: Palmetto St. Augustine plugs are bred for coastal and southeastern climates where heat, humidity and salt exposure are common. This variety tolerates shade and salt, establishes a dense turf with a softer texture, and maintains an attractive medium emerald-green color. Developed in Florida and proven since 1994, Palmetto greens up quickly in spring, holds fall color well, and withstands drought stress longer than many alternatives. Key attributes: - Shade & salt tolerant — well-suited to Florida and coastal regions - Medium emerald-green color with a softer texture than other St. Augustine varieties - Good fall color retention and fast spring green-up - Prefers heat but shows improved cold tolerance relative to other St. Augustine types - Extremely dense root system and natural resistance to chinch bugs - Drought-tolerant; requires less frequent irrigation Tray & plug details: - Tray dimensions: 21.5" x 11.25" x 3.25" - Each tray contains 18 plugs (3" x 3" grass plugs) Coverage & planting: - 1 tray covers 50 sq. ft. - 10 trays cover 500 sq. ft. - 20 trays cover 1000 sq. ft. - Space plugs 6 - 12 inches apart; under ideal conditions expect full coverage in 3 - 4 months Shipping & restrictions: - Due to long transit times and regulatory limits, we do not ship plugs to California - Shipments are cut off by Wednesday during the week unless shipping within Florida - UPS and USPS do not deliver on weekends Use cases: Ideal for residential lawns, coastal properties, island landscapes and commercial projects needing a resilient, shade-tolerant St. Augustine turf.