Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
California, Caribbean, Mexico
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Variety of colors
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
Rosa californica
Common Name
Zoysia
California wildrose, California rose
In Hindi
Zoysia
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
In German
Zoysia
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
In French
Zoysia
Le rosier de Californie
In Spanish
Zoysia
Rosa californica
In Greek
Zoysia
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
In Portuguese
Zoysia
California aumentou
In Polish
Zoysia
California róży
In Latin
Zoysia
California resurrexit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and California Rose
Season and care of Zoysia and California Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and California Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and California Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for California Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Zoysia and California Rose Physical Information
Zoysia and California Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and California Rose are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
- California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Care of Zoysia and California Rose
Care of Zoysia and California Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and California Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.