Description

Tropical Carpet Grass (Axonopus Compressus)

Common Name: Cow grass (Axonopus compressus) is a robust perennial herbaceous plant known for its vibrant green appearance and rapid growth. It is well-suited for use in partially shaded garden lawns, parks, sports field edges, under trees in ski slopes, under roadside trees, in central courtyards, and for soil and water conservation. It thrives in various soil types and climates with minimal maintenance. With its dense cover and drought tolerance, cow grass is a versatile choice for landscape design projects seeking both aesthetic appeal and durability.

Variety Description: This carpet-like grass is a perennial with long, creeping stems. It grows to 5-25 cm tall; leaves are dark green, approximately 0.4-0.8 cm wide, flat, and have a relatively brittle texture. The spikelet is approximately 10-25 cm long. It prefers warm, humid climates and is more tolerant of moisture than other grasses. It has moderate cold tolerance. Prefers to grow in full sun or partial shade, tolerates trampling and low mowing.

Maintenance and Management: Mow to a height of 3-6 cm.

俗 名牛草（Axonopus compressus）是一种生命力顽强的多年生草本植物，以其翠绿的外观和快速的生长速度而闻名。它非常适合範围用于稍遮荫之庭园草坪、公园、运动场边、滑草场树下、道路行道树下及中庭绿地和保持及控制土壤侵蚀。能够在各种土壤类型和气候条件下茁壮生长，且只需极少的维护。凭借其茂密的覆盖性和耐旱性，对于追求美观和耐用性的景观设计项目而言，牛草是一种用途广泛的选择。

品种说明:  类地毯草为多年生草种，具长匍匐茎型蔓延。株高5-25公分；叶深绿色，宽约0.4-0.8公分，叶片扁平，叶质地较脆质感。穗桿长约10-25公分。喜温暖潮湿气候，较其他草类耐潮湿。耐寒性尚可。喜好在全日照或些微遮荫下生长，耐践踏及不低割

维护与管理:  割草高度为3-6公分。