CitraBlue™ St. Augustine Grass Plugs
Stenotaphrum secundatum ‘FSA1602’
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CitraBlue™ St. Augustine Grass Plugs - 70 Plug Tray is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
CitraBlue™ St. Augustine Grass Plugs highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateMedium
Growing Zones 8-11
New blue hue on the market! CitraBlue™ St. Augustine Grass plugs (Stenotaphrum secundatum ‘FSA1602’) are a fantastic warm-season blue-green variety of St. Augustine grass! Exclusively licensed to support the organization of the University of Florida’s turfgrass breeding program.
Featuring high foot traffic resistance and tolerance to a wide range of soil types, including clay, you’ll enjoy easy-care beauty and tough resilience without a lot of worries! Commercial and residential, this is a drought-resistant warm-season grass for the Southern States and hot climates!
CitraBlue™ is heat-hardy and tolerant in growing zones 8 through 11! Plant anywhere you’ll have regular foot traffic or trickier soil conditions to contend with, as well as standing up to some shade without dead patches or thinning.
How Many Plug Trays Should I Order?
CitraBlue™ St. Augustine Grass can best be maintained at around 2 - 4 inches in height so you mow less! Water and fertilize as usual, but with improved disease resistance, you’ll use fewer sprays and less worry!
NatureHills.com turfgrass plugs are healthy 1 ½ inch square X 2 ¼ inches deep. CitraBlue™ is sold by the tray, with 70 plugs in each tray, so coverage will depend on how closely they’re planted, however, recommended spacing is 6-12 inches. See the table below for shipping times, square footage and spacing.
- Striking Blue-Green Warm Season Grass
- Heat & Drought Tolerant
- Shade Tolerant
- Great Disease Resistance
- Hardy USDA Growing Zones 8 - 11
#ProPlantTips for Care:
St. Augustine plugs are Easy to install. Irrigate the ground thoroughly several days ahead of planting, then maintain soil moisture consistently afterward. Apply a light amount of organic fertilizer. Install by punching 1-inch holes in the ground. We recommend planting the plugs one foot apart. Gently remove the plugs from the tray by pushing them up from the bottom. Do not PULL them from the top as this may damage the roots.
- Full Sun & Tolerates Part Shade
- Tolerates Clay & Sandy Soils
- Well-Drained Soil & Provide Regular Fertility
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Great With Boost Grass Plug Root Dip
CitraBlue™ St. Augustine Grass is a fantastic warm-season grass with incredible blue-green color all season! Foot traffic and heat tolerance for clay and sandy soils! Order your quality grass plugs today at NatureHills.com!
