Why Choose Kurapia?

Kurapia is a highly versatile UC Tested drought tolerant groundcover that replaces traditional lawns, groundcovers, and erosion control plants. It establishes fast, is easy to control, and can be (mowed) into a low cushiony turf or left to bloom into a lush groundcover. Adaptable to many landscaping situations, including extreme weather, heavy slopes, irregular watering, irregular pH, salinity, and foot traffic. Kurapia’s low maintenance and water requirements saves you money while behaving reliably year after year.  In addition, Kurapia qualifies for many county turf rebate programs.  Check your county for details.

Eco-friendly

Kurapia is extremely tolerant of drought and requires very little water, and fireproof.

Durable

Kurapia once planted will require little care, and works with pre-emergent herbicides.

Low-cost

Kurapia hydrozones can grow with little water, cutting water budgets.

Before & After

Kurapia plugs on steep grade

Install day

Kurapia plugs filling in steep slope

It's growing...

Kurapia covering steep grade

After 2 months!

Origin

Kurapia was developed in Japan by H. Kuramochi and was perfected at Utsunomiya University. Taken from a variety of Phyla that grows natively in Japan. Kurapia has revolutionized landscaping in Japan and all over the world as people are seeing the amazing environmental benefits. Currently it’s the best selling drought tolerant groundcover in Japan where it has been used not only in homes and commercial spaces, but freeway and highway shoulders and other public utility areas.

Please see our FAQ Page to learn more.  You may order Kurapia by clicking on ORDER above!