Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Zoysia
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Zoysia
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Zoysia
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Zoysia
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Zoysia
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Zoysia
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Zoysia
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Zoysia
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Zoysia and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Zoysia and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zoysia and Dame's Rocket
Care of Zoysia and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.