This perennial grass has prostrate runners (stolons) that form a dense mat habit. The fine textured bright green lanced-shaped leaves turn reddish purple during winter. It forms a fine thick thatch and is crossed with C. dactylon for improved hybrids.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Cynodon transvaalensis is naturally found in south east Africa growing in well drained moderately fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is drought tolerant. 

South African Couch is not commonly cultivated in domestic gardens as a lawn and is suitable for warm semi-arid areas. 
It is a slower growing grass that has limited extent for fine turf areas as its wear tolerance is medium. It is suitable for warm semi-arid areas and it grows well in high temperatures and poorly in the cool climates. ID 412

Cynodon (SIGH-no-don) transvaalensis (trans-val-ENS-sis)

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family