Master Gardener Laura Simpson has suggestions for what to grow in your garden.
About 10 years ago, we traded our fescue for UC Verde buffalograss. The transformation took several months, but our grass has held up well against the 100+ degree summers. It demands much less water, so we can be more generous in irrigating our fruit trees and vegetables. At the time we installed it, there were few other drought-tolerant groundcovers available. Although it is beautiful, we are still plagued by weeds.
Kurapia is related to verbena and is a low-growing flowering herbaceous ground cover. It tolerates partial shade, but when planted in full sun it will produce cute little white flowers tinged with pink or purple. It’s also tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, including clay, sand, loam, or even saline. If you live near the beach, this groundcover may grow where regular turfgrass can’t.
One of the major drawbacks is cost. Kurapia is sold as plugs, and each tray costs over $150. Site preparation is the same as any other plug-started ground cover. The soil must be weed-free and have a good irrigation system for complete watering coverage. Even, regular watering is important for the establishment of a healthy kurapia lawn. Due to its dense network of surface runners, Kurapia can be subject to fungal disease.
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