Botanical Name: Zoysia tenuifolia
Common Name: Korean grass Type of Plant: monocot: groundcover Character semi-evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, prostrate grass, forming a dense mat of irregular bumps and valleys Height 4-12" Spread 12" Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor half shade to full sun Soil prefers sandy, well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 8-24); goes dormant in cold weather Morphology: Leaves narrow, threadlike blades 2-3" long on spreading rhizomes; fairly stiff and pointed Flowers small, inconspicuous spikelets of tiny flowers Fruit none; sterile Propagation: plugs or stolons Usage: good carpet effect in oriental landscapes rock gardens, between stones; can be used on slopes, under trees and in hard to mow areas Landscape Care: Watering tolerates some drought when established, avoid overhead water in hot weather Fertilizing organic fertilizer in spring; synthetic chemicals can burn Pruning control spread; cut out strips and press down to flatten out hills Pests/Diseases fungus where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other Origin: Northeast Asia Family: Graminae Notes: |
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