Botanical Name: Common Names:
Zoysia tenuifolia Temple Grass, No Mow Grass, Petting Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Groundcovers, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Turf Dense, Mat Forming, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Zoysia tenuifolia is a distinctive and visually captivating ground cover option. This warm-season grass is characterized by its fine texture and dense, tufted growth habit, giving it a unique velvety appearance. The narrow, wiry leaves of Zoysia tenuifolia form a lush and low-growing carpet-like mat, reaching heights of 5 to 15cm. For full coverage we recommend spacing 10-20cm apart. Full sun to part shade. Tolerates drought, humidity and light frost once established. Needs a warm position in free draining soil. Grows to 10cm H x 40cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Embankment, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Poaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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