Choose types adapted to your local climate and soil conditions. The newest varieties have greater resistance to drought and disease and need less maintenance
Traits: This Asian import can tolerate shade, insects, disease, and dryness but goes brown at the first hint of cold weather. Grows slowly; patch damaged areas with sod.
When to plant: April
Newest varieties: 'Meyer,' 'Zenith,' and 'Compadre' are winter-hardy.
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