What it is
A pallet of CitraBlue St. Augustine sod (450 sq ft). A newer Florida-bred variety featuring deep blue-green color and improved resistance to brown patch and gray leaf spot — the two disease issues that plague older St. Augustine varieties in humid DFW falls.
When CitraBlue is right
- Brown patch has been a recurring problem — annual outbreaks of large dead circles in your St. Augustine. CitraBlue is bred for resistance.
- Premium residential where the deep blue-green color matters — visually distinct from standard St. Augustine.
- HOA-spec shade lawns in newer high-end developments.
- You want the most disease-resistant St. Augustine option available — CitraBlue is the current gold standard.
Trade-offs:
- Most expensive St. Augustine we carry.
- Newer variety — broader DFW track record still developing.
- Pre-order required — limited grower availability.
How much do I need
Standard 450 sq ft pallet:
| Lawn area | Pallets |
|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 3 |
| 2,500 sq ft | 6 |
| 5,000 sq ft | 12 |
Install
Same St. Augustine install pattern — Premium Soil Mix prep, grade, water, lay tight, roll, water deep. 3-4 weeks to establish.
Care
- Mow height: 3-4 inches
- Frequency: every 7-10 days
- Fertilizer: 21-7-14 spring and fall at moderate rate
- Water: deep and regular
- Disease management: monitor for brown patch in fall but lower intervention needed vs Raleigh/Floratam
CitraBlue vs other St. Augustines
| CitraBlue | Raleigh | Palmetto | Floratam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Best | Standard | Better | Standard |
| Color | Blue-green | Medium green | Medium-dark | Medium |
| Cold tolerance | Improved | Standard | Improved | Lower |
| Cost | Highest | Lowest | Mid | Mid |
If brown patch has cost you a lawn before, the CitraBlue upcharge pays for itself.
Buying tips
- Limited availability — pre-order by 10+ days.
- Best installed late spring or early fall.
- Pair with proper irrigation and balanced fertility for full benefit.
Contractor notes
Top-of-line St. Augustine. Limited grower allocation — pre-book by 2 weeks.