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No Mow Grass
Zoysia matrella var. pacifica
Other Common Names: Korean temple grass, Manila grass
Synonyms: Zoysia tenuifolia
Family: Poaceae
The mossy-looking ground cover sold in garden centres as "no mow grass" but you will probably see it labelled as Zoysia tenuifolia.
Zoysias grown for lawns on a larger scale include selected cutivars and hybrids of various Zoysia species. Bear in mind that the exact properties of cultivars referred to in international publications may vary from Zoysia turf varieties currently available in Australia. Performance will, of course, also be affected by local environment, too.
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Various aspects of growth habit
Over time, it develops a hummocky growth habit if left unmown. Above: as groundcover under young poinciana trees.
Above: As a mown surface. other grass and weeds are also invading.
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