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

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