St. Augustine
Fusion St. Augustine
Bayside Sod’s patent-pending blend of four St. Augustine genotypes, for yards in full sun to moderate shade.
St. Augustine Sod From Our Bradenton Farm
Floratam St. Augustine
Floratam is the most common St. Augustine grass in the Bradenton and Sarasota area, a full-sun variety recommended for yards that get about 80 percent sunlight a day.
- Full Sun
- Traffic Tolerant
- Drought Resistant
About Floratam St. Augustine
What Makes Floratam St. Augustine Different
Floratam St. Augustine is the most common variety of St. Augustine Grass in this area. This variety does great in full sunlight. It is recommended for yards with 80 percent of sunlight in a day.
This variety holds up well with pets and regular amounts of activity.
At a Glance
How Floratam St. Augustine Rates on Sun, Water, and Traffic
- Sun and shade
- Good for full sun, limited for shade
- Irrigation
- Permanent irrigation required
- Drought resistance
- Moderate
- Foot traffic
- Good wear, moderate foot traffic
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Establishment time
- Moderate
- Blade
- Broad and coarse
How Much Floratam St. Augustine Do You Need?
One pallet covers 400 sq ft. Divide your square footage by 400 and round up.
Enter your measurements to see how many pallets you need.
Bayside Sod’s Guarantee
Fresh on Arrival, or We Replace It
If you are not satisfied with the quality of your sod on arrival, we replace it or refund your money.
Installation
We’ll Install It for You
Our crew removes the old lawn and lays new Floratam St. Augustine. Installation customers make the final payment only once they are satisfied with the install.
Floratam St. Augustine Questions
Price, Coverage, Water, and Shade for Floratam St. Augustine
How much does Floratam St. Augustine sod cost?
Homeowners pay $3.75 a piece for Floratam St. Augustine, the same as every variety. Pallet prices vary by variety, so call (941) 702-1746 for today’s Floratam St. Augustine pallet price and any specials. Landscapers get trade pricing by phone.
How much Floratam St. Augustine do I need?
One pallet covers 400 square feet and one piece covers 2.67. Divide your lawn’s square footage by 400 and round up: a 2,000 sq ft yard needs 5 pallets.
Does Floratam St. Augustine need irrigation?
Permanent irrigation required. Floratam St. Augustine rates moderate for drought resistance in our variety comparison.
Does Floratam St. Augustine grow in shade?
Floratam St. Augustine is good for full sun, limited for shade. Every variety we sell needs at least four hours of good sunlight a day. For shadier yards, look at Bitterblue or Fusion St. Augustine.
How well does Floratam St. Augustine handle foot traffic?
In our variety comparison, Floratam St. Augustine is rated “good wear, moderate foot traffic” for foot traffic. Its maintenance level is moderate, and establishment time is moderate.
Can Bayside Sod install Floratam St. Augustine?
Yes. Our crew removes the old lawn with a sod cutter and lays the new sod. Typical installs run $1.00 to $1.75 per square foot, and installation customers make the final payment only once they are satisfied. How installation works.
Other Varieties
Six More Grasses Grown on Our Farm
Bahia
Bahia
Drought and heat tolerant, low maintenance, and the only variety that does not need an irrigation system.
Bermuda
Bimini Bermuda
A fine-bladed Bermuda for full sun and heavy traffic, from backyards to sports turf.
Looking for Another Variety?
Let us know and we can source it from our partner farms.
Free Quotes
Order Floratam St. Augustine From the Farm
Tell us the square footage and where it is going, and we will quote the sod and the delivery.