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Southland Sod Variety: Zoysia Tenuifolia

Common Name:
 Korean Velvetgrass

Species:
Zoysia Tenuifolia

Variety:
 Common

Propagation:
 Sod, Plugs

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Brief Description:
 Zoysia Tenuifolia is an ornamental grass ground cover with a unique clumping or mounding appearance. It is usually left unmowed for a freeform natural look. Extremely slow growing, very fine textured, and dark green in color. It has good shade tolerance. Spreading is by rhizomes (underground runners).

Recommended Use:
 Zoysia tenuifolia is typically used as a ground cover in oriental gardens among rocks, ponds, and other features.

Mowing Height:
 Mowing is not typical, however, it can be mowed as low as one half inch.

Winter Color:
 Dormant

Thatch:
 Slow build up. Generally dethatching is not required.

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