• Close-up view of a single pot of Zoysia Tenuifolia, emphasizing its dense and fine grassy texture, perfect for creating a natural, soft lawn alternative in eco-friendly Queensland landscapes.
  • Multiple pots of Zoysia Tenuifolia displayed in a nursery, showcasing the lush, fine-textured green tufts, ideal for soft ground cover in South East Queensland gardens.
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No Mow Grass (Zoysia tenuifolia)

No Mow Grass (Zoysia tenuifolia)

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Why we love this plant!

A unique, slow-growing grass forming soft, cushion-like mounds that add texture and movement to the landscape. Perfect for low-maintenance gardens, it requires minimal mowing and thrives in South East Queensland’s climate, tolerating heat and drought well. Its dense, fine-leaved growth helps with erosion control and weed suppression, making it ideal for slopes, between pavers, or as a lawn alternative in low-traffic areas. Its soft, velvety texture provides a striking contrast to surrounding plants while requiring little upkeep.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Requires moderate watering to establish, but is drought-tolerant once mature.
  • Benefits from occasional deep watering in dry spells to maintain its lush appearance.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • Fertilisation is not required, but a light feed in spring may support denser growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Rarely needs mowing due to its slow growth habit.
  • If desired, occasional trimming may help maintain a tidy appearance.

Good to Know:

  • Forms a dense, cushion-like mat, making it suitable for ground cover, rock gardens, and low-maintenance lawns.
  • Prefers well-drained soils and is ideal for South East Queensland’s subtropical conditions.

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Low maintenance garden, Drought hardy/tolerant, Coastal garden, Rocky or dry gardens (Xeriscape), Textural interest, and Playground planting
Expected Height Range: 0.1 m - 0.3 m
Spread Range: 0.3 m - 0.6 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Summer and Spring
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to East Asia, where it is commonly found in woodlands and coastal areas. It thrives in sandy, well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of drought conditions.
Leaf information: Fine, bright green, soft-textured leaves forming a dense, mounded mat.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils.
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