Captiva St. Augustine

Captiva® St. Augustine for Shaded Hawaii Lawns

Captiva® is a lower-growing, broad-bladed St. Augustine cultivar developed by University of Florida turfgrass researchers. It is a strong choice for homeowners who want a traditional St. Augustine look in a lawn where shade tolerance and a lower mowing demand are important.

Why Homeowners Choose Captiva®

• Deep-green color and broad, classic St. Augustine blades
• Slower vertical growth for a lower-mow lawn-care routine
• Strong shade tolerance for yards with trees, structures, or partial sun
• Documented resistance to southern chinch bugs

Best Uses

Captiva® fits especially well in shaded residential lawns, garden settings, and outdoor living areas with low to moderate foot traffic. Its character is best suited to homeowners who value a lush, traditional lawn more than a hard-wearing athletic surface.

Care Considerations

For lasting performance, use a consistent care program suited to your site. Maintain an appropriate mowing height for this lower-growing St. Augustine variety, avoid removing too much leaf tissue at once, and adjust watering and fertilization for local conditions.

Commercial Applications

Captiva® can be a good fit for commercial landscaping, HOA common areas, and other shaded, low- to moderate-traffic spaces. For heavily used sports fields or high-wear areas, ask Hawaiian Turfgrass about a variety better matched to those demands.

See Captiva® in action: