Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Types
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PHALARIS
ZOYSIA
Common Name
Phalaris
Zoysia
In German
Phalaris
Zoysia
In French
Phalaris
Zoysia
In Spanish
Phalans
Zoysia
In Portuguese
Phalans
Zoysia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Phalaris
Zoysia Willd
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Phalaridinae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Phalaris and Zoysia
Season and care of Phalaris and Zoysia is important to know. While considering everything about Phalaris and Zoysia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phalaris season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Phalaris is Loam and for Zoysia is Loam while the PH of soil for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phalaris and Zoysia Physical Information
Phalaris and Zoysia physical information is very important for comparison. Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Phalaris and Zoysia are as follows:
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
- Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Phalaris and Zoysia
Care of Phalaris and Zoysia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.