Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Succulent
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Zoysia
Lisianthus
In Hindi
Zoysia
Lisianthus
In German
Zoysia
Lisianthus
In French
Zoysia
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Zoysia
Lisianthus
In Greek
Zoysia
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Lisianthus
In Latin
Zoysia
Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Eustoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and Lisianthus
Season and care of Zoysia and Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Lisianthus Physical Information
Zoysia and Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Zoysia and Lisianthus are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Zoysia and Lisianthus
Care of Zoysia and Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.