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Zoysia Tenuifolia and Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana

Both Zoysia tenuifolia and Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana have many ‘Common Names’ which has made it difficult to establish which plant to purchase, until now that is!

What is Zoysia Tenuifolia?

Here is an article written in the Sydney Morning Herald:  Zoysia Makes a Brilliant Green No mow Lawn.

Written by Robin Powell, this article sings the praises of Zoysia Tenuifolia. Robin describes Zoysia and mentions Just Grass and my good self:

“Keen gardener Graeme Fraser saw it there (Hunter Valley Gardens) in 2009 and loved its free-form, free-flowing look. So when he found it impossible to buy for his own garden, he made a ‘‘note to self: business opportunity”.

He launched Just Grass (tranquilhavens.com.au), an online nursery selling Dwarf Mondo and Zoysia, his true love, by mail-order. Graeme says his success, despite his lack of horticultural experience, is a guarantee to other gardeners of the plant’s adaptability. It grows in sun and shade, only complains if left in soggy soil, and is not particularly expensive.

“If you fancy a brilliant emerald green lawn that doesn’t need mowing, mossy-looking landscapes without the challenge of growing moss, and softness so alluring you can’t keep your hands off it, meet Zoysia tenuifolia. It is the plant set to become this decade’s mondo grass.”                                                                                           Robin Powell – Sydney Morning Herald

Check our Robyn’s other Sydney Morning Herald Articles: Sydney Morning Herald Columnist

Other Zoysia Grass related Articles

Zoysia Experiment: View the Italian version of the experiment: Esperimento Verde (Green Experiment).

This Zoysia Tenuifolia experiment was carried out over a period of twelve months.

Thank you to ‘Bago’ for the professional manner in which he produced this experiment. You can also visit his website: digg.it then click on “Esperimento Verde” in the right hand side menu on his page.

If you check out Page Menu, you will find the translated details of an experiment created by ‘Bago’ in Italy.

An Article by Ivana Katz: Ivana Katz – Hunter Valley Gardens – One of the 4 Most Beautiful Gardens You Need To Visit in NSW

Here is an article by Rochelle Greayer: Why is everyone talking about the benefits of Korean No-Mow Grass? (Zoysia tenuifolia) Rochelle Greayer – Learn to create Your Dream Garden

 

Zoysia Tenuifolia is native to Asia, and is named after botanist Karl Von Zois. A warm-season grass, its deep root system allows it to tolerate drought better than many other turf grasses. It is also tolerant of shade, cold and foot traffic.

 

Here is a comprehensive list of Common Names for these two products:

Zoysia Tenuifolia (Korean No Mow Grass)

• No Mow Grass
• Minmow Grass
• Petting Grass
• Korean Grass
• Temple Grass
• Velvet Grass
• Mascarene Grass
• Korean Lawngrass
• Japanese Lawngrass
• Manila Grass
• Bump Grass
• Clumping Grass
• Snake Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana (Dwarf or Mini Mondo Grass)

• Dwarf Mondo Grass
• Mini Mondo Grass
• Mondo Grass
• Dwarf Lilyturf
• Fountain Plant
• Monkey Grass
• Dragon’s Beard
• Snake’s Beard

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further details about these wonderful grasses.

We supply Zoysia Tenuifolia in 90mm, 100mm, 125mm and 140mm Pots, and we now can supply in Plant Trays (Tiles) which measure 330mm x 330mm.