Florida Grass Zones: The Right Lawn for North, Central, and South Florida

DIY Lawn Care

By Floridist

Florida’s grass zones—hardiness, heat, rainfall, and local fertilizer rules—provide clear guidance on what thrives where, when to install sod, and how to fertilize within UF/IFAS ranges.

Why zones matter: They turn guesswork into a plan—matching grass type, fertilization range, and install timing to your county’s climate and rules. Use the map to see your county’s recommendations at a glance, then fine-tune care with mowing height and watering.

Florida Grass Zones [INTERACTIVE MAP]

Hover or tap counties to see which lawn grasses thrive there, the best sod-install windows, fertilizer ranges, and what to expect with dormancy.

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