{"product_id":"zoysia-native-hybrid-zen-grass","title":"Zoysia native hybrid 'Zen Grass'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZen Grass Native Zoysia Lawn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eZoysia\u003c\/em\u003e native hybrid ‘Zen Grass’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003ePoaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralian-bred native Zoysia hybrid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen warm-season turf grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e‘Zen Grass’ is a premium native hybrid Zoysia lawn bred for Australian conditions and exceptionally well suited to Adelaide and South Australian climates. It forms a dense, soft, fine-textured turf that is highly drought tolerant and requires less mowing and watering than many traditional lawn grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eThis slow-growing, self-repairing lawn thrives in heat and sun while maintaining a neat, carpet-like appearance. 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