| | | Family | Gramineae | | Plant Type | ornamental grass | | Zone | USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5 | | Care Level | | | Height | 3 - 13 cm (1 - 5 in) | | Spread | | | Light | full sun to light shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | This plant is clump forming and has matte and fine textured foliage that is faded green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, lawn and tropical. | | Special Characteristics | Zoysia tenuifolia is tolerant of compacted soil and salt. | | |