Bitter Blue St. Augustine Grass

A cold-hardy St. Augustine with fine texture and distinctive blue-green color. Built for Louisiana's climate extremes.

St. Augustine Grass

Cold-Hardy St. Augustine

Bitter Blue is one of the most cold-tolerant St. Augustine varieties available. Originally developed in Florida, it has adapted well to South Louisiana where winter cold snaps can stress warm-season grasses. Its fine blade texture and blue-green color set it apart from standard Floratam, and it performs well in both sun and partial shade.

Baton Rouge Sod carries st. augustine grass sod in fresh-cut pallets, ready for pickup or delivery across Greater Baton Rouge.

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Why Bitter Blue St. Augustine

Why Choose Bitter Blue

Superior cold tolerance

Superior cold tolerance compared to Floratam

Fine blade texture

Fine blade texture with distinctive blue-green color

Good shade tolerance

Good shade tolerance (4+ hours of sun)

Dense growth habit

Dense growth habit that crowds out weeds

Specifications

Bitter Grass Specs

Sun Full sun to partial shade (4+ hours)
Mowing Height 3 to 4 inches
Water Needs Moderate
Growth Habit Stoloniferous (spreads by stolons)
Soil pH 6.0 to 7.5
Fertilizer 2-4 lbs nitrogen per 1,000 sqft per year
Cold Tolerance Better than Floratam, handles brief 20F temps
Chinch Bug Moderate resistance
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Features

St. Augustine Varieties

Handles Louisiana's freeze-thaw

Handles Louisiana's freeze-thaw cycles

Lower maintenance than

Lower maintenance than Floratam in border regions

Pricing

Bitter Sod Cost

$280 - $350 per pallet

Each Pallet Covers ~450 Sq Ft

Pricing varies by variety and season. Call for current pallet pricing on bitter blue st. augustine gra.

A quick way to estimate your project: measure your yard's square footage and divide by 450. That gives you the number of pallets. A typical 2,000 square foot front yard needs about 4 to 5 pallets.

We deliver across Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Prairieville, Gonzales, Zachary, Central, and Baker. Delivery runs 2 to 4 business days, with next-day available on some orders.

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St. Augustine sod pallet ready for installation
Care Guide

Bitter Care Tips

Watering Schedule

Water 1 inch per week, more during summer drought

Mowing Height

Mow at 3.5 to 4 inches to maintain shade tolerance

Fertilizer Plan

Fertilize in April, June, and September

Pest Monitoring

Watch for chinch bugs in hot, dry patches

FAQ

Bitter Questions

Bitter Blue has finer blades, better cold tolerance, and a blue-green color instead of the yellow-green of Floratam. Floratam has better chinch bug resistance. For Baton Rouge, Bitter Blue handles winter better.
Yes. Bitter Blue tolerates partial shade with 4 or more hours of direct sun. It performs better in shade than Floratam but not as well as Palmetto or CitraBlue.
Yes. Bitter Blue is one of the most cold-hardy St. Augustine varieties. It handles brief temperatures down to 20F. It may brown during hard freezes but recovers in spring.
Mow at 3.5 to 4 inches. Never remove more than one-third of the blade in a single mowing. Cutting too low weakens the grass and invites weeds and disease.

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Call to check availability and get current pricing. We cut fresh and deliver across Greater Baton Rouge. Place your order today.

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