Zoysia tenuifolia Smooth-barked Apple strongly sweet/fragrant clusters late spring–early

strongly sweet/fragrant clusters late spring–early summer

courtyards

Flowers: Small white clusters in summer

Wildlife Value: Nectar and habitat for pollinators and birds

architectural grass that thrives in Adelaide and South Australian gardens

Zoysia tenuifolia Smooth-barked Apple strongly sweet/fragrant clusters late spring–earlyNo Mow Grass Korean Velvet Grass Mascarene Grass Temple Grass Petting Grass Botanical Name: Zoysia tenuifolia Family: Poaceae Origin: East AsiaIndo Pacific (widely cultivated) Plant Type: Evergreen perennial grass groundcover (hummock forming) Overview A low, fine textured zoysia that forms soft, dome shaped mounds and a tight carpet with minimal mowing. Ideal for mass groundcover, between stepping stones, Japanese zen gardens, and pot toppers. Tough,