Zoysia tenuifolia
Also Known As
- Fine Leaf Manilla Temple Grass
- Korean Velvet Grass
- Mascarene Grass
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Zoysia tenuifolia plant details
Zoysia tenuifolia is a deciduous perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Zoysia tenuifolia
- Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in summer
- Uses: spreading
GROWING CONDITIONS for Zoysia tenuifolia
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This dense dwarf deep blue-green grass is perfect for a groundcover beneath bonsai, as a groundcover between pavers and stepping stones, or at the front of the border yet durable enough for a no-mow lawn grass. A salt and drought tolerant perennial grass that turns straw colored at the first sign of a hard frost but is one of the first grasses to green up in spring. Considered to be nearly as salt tolerant as Bermuda Grass.
By: Almost Eden
Gardening facts about Zoysia tenuifolia plant
How to Grow Zoysia tenuifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- tan
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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