Zoysia tenuifolia |
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Description
Zoysia tenufolia is a deciduous ornamental grass and grows 6" high.This creeping grass has fine, short blades that make for a fluffy turf. It is usually used as a groundcover and is very slow-spreading. It goes dormant in winter, turning straw colored. In spring, Zoysia becomes green again. In inland hot valleys, the dormant season may last through spring. It prefers full sun and a moderate amount of water.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Bulb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.
Limit watering to 3 days a week