Palmetto St. Augustine Type: St. Augustine (drought-tolerant variety) Zone: 8–11 Soil: Sandy, well-drained ProVista Care: Medium (mow, fertilize, occasional fungicide) Hardiness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (very good) Fun Fact: Palmetto is one of the most shade-tolerant St. Augustines—great under palms and trees. Additional Info: Deep green color Handles salt well (good for coastal areas) Slower growth = less mowing
Floratam St. Augustine Type: Most common Florida lawn Zone: 9–11 (not cold tolerant) Soil: Sandy, fertile ProVista Care: Medium–High Hardiness: ⭐⭐⭐ Fun Fact: Developed by University of Florida to resist chinch bugs. Additional Info: Needs full sun (6–8 hrs) Grows fast, thick coverage Not good for heavy shade
Seville St. Augustine Type: Dwarf St. Augustine Zone: 9–11 Soil: Sandy, organic ProVista Care: Medium Hardiness: ⭐⭐⭐ Fun Fact: One of the best St. Augustines for small yards and shade. Additional Info: Fine texture Slower growth Lower mowing height
Bahia Type: Utility grass (low maintenance) Zone: 8–11 Soil: Poor, sandy, acidic ProVista Care: Low Hardiness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Fact: Bahia is used on highways and large properties because it survives almost anything. Additional Info: Not very pretty Very drought tolerant Produces seed heads often
Zoysia Type: Premium turf Zone: 7–11 Soil: Most soils, well-drained ProVista Care: Medium–High Hardiness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Fact: Zoysia feels like a carpet under bare feet. Additional Info: Slow to establish Very dense (chokes weeds) Turns brown in cold
Citrus Blue St. Augustine Type: New elite variety Zone: 8–11 Soil: Sandy, well-drained ProVista Care: Low–Medium Hardiness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Fact: Smells slightly citrus when cut 🍊 Additional Info: Extremely drought tolerant Very dark blue-green color Less fertilizer needed
Bermuda Type: Sports & golf grass Zone: 7–11 Soil: Any, well-drained ProVista Care: High Hardiness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Fact: Used on NFL and PGA fields because it repairs itself fast. Additional Info: Needs full sun only Very aggressive spreader Not shade tolerant at all
Quick Comparison Table Grass Shade Drought Maintenance Looks Palmetto High High Medium Very nice Floratam Low Medium High Nice Seville High Medium Medium Very nice Bahia Low Very High Low Basic Zoysia Medium High High Luxury Citrus Blue Medium Very High Low Premium Bermuda None Medium Very High Sports look
Pro Tip for Florida Landscapes 🌴 For most homeowners: Best all-around: Citrus Blue or Palmetto Low budget / big lots: Bahia High-end look: Zoysia Full sun & active yards: Bermuda
