The third species of Zoysia used for turf is called Korean velvet grass or Mascarene grass, Zoysia tenuifolia. It is a very fine textured species, but is the least cold tolerant of the three species. Zoysia tenuifolia is native to the Far East and was introduced in the U.S. from the Mascarene Islands 

Zoysia tenuifolia (No-Mow Grass) - 180mm squat pot

Zoysia tenuifolia Korean Grass


 seeds - 1/8 lb 

Zoysia tenuifolia is a type of grass originally thought to be one of the native grass type to the Mascarene Island. The epithet tenuifolia is commonly used to describe plant specimens in Mascarene Islands and Zoysia tenuifolia is also called Mascarene grass.

A fantastic fine leafed grass which makes excellent ground covers, especially around rocks and ponds, as well as plantings between stepping stones. Its low growing growth habit and sometimes wavy appearance makes it a great architectural plant.

Synonyms (AKA): Korean temple grass, Petting Grass, Velvet Grass

 

Typical height: 10 to 20cm
Minimum temperature tolerance: Tolerates some frost once established
Climate: Quite cold tolerant. Grows well in most parts of Australia.
Light conditions:  Full sun to part shade
Growth habit: Low growing and spreading - spread of about 20cm per year.
Growing conditions: Moist well drained soil, rich in organic matter

 


Zoysia grass is a warm season grass that is common in the southern region of the United States.  In the northern areas of the U.S., its growing season is much shorter than bluegrass or fescue, but it still found a place in some yards because its dense carpet prevented most weed growth, and its aggressive growth pattern, although slow, let it spread and take over undesirable weeds and grasses. Due to its thick canopy, Zenith® does require a high amount of mowing.

 

Zenith® zoysia grass uses less water than bluegrass or fescue and in general requires less maintenance.  Since turf-type buffalograss was developed, the use of zoysia in the north has declined but there is still a demand for it, mainly for repairing older zoysia lawns. Zenith® is also an improved variety with excellent color and exhibits good cold tolerance.

Zoysia grass is a warm season grass that is common in the southern region of the United States.  In the northern areas of the U.S., its growing season is much shorter than bluegrass or fescue, but it still found a place in some yards because its dense carpet prevented most weed growth, and its aggressive growth pattern, although slow, let it spread and take over undesirable weeds and grasses. Due to its thick canopy, Zenith® does require a high amount of mowing.

 

Zenith® zoysia grass uses less water than bluegrass or fescue and in general requires less maintenance.  Since turf-type buffalograss was developed, the use of zoysia in the north has declined but there is still a demand for it, mainly for repairing older zoysia lawns. Zenith® is also an improved variety with excellent color and exhibits good cold tolerance.


Zoysia grass is a warm season grass that is common in the southern region of the United States.  In the northern areas of the U.S., its growing season is much shorter than bluegrass or fescue, but it still found a place in some yards because its dense carpet prevented most weed growth, and its aggressive growth pattern, although slow, let it spread and take over undesirable weeds and grasses. Due to its thick canopy, Zenith® does require a high amount of mowing.

 

Zenith® zoysia grass uses less water than bluegrass or fescue and in general requires less maintenance.  Since turf-type buffalograss was developed, the use of zoysia in the north has declined but there is still a demand for it, mainly for repairing older zoysia lawns. Zenith® is also an improved variety with excellent color and exhibits good cold tolerance.