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Identifying Zoysiagrass: Late Green-Up, Stiff Blades, Slow Growth

First to go dormant, last to green up, stiff prickly blades, slow growth even with fertilizer? That's zoysiagrass. These traits are diagnostic. For a full lawn ID guide, see xrl.us/grassid.

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