Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Europe, Asia
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Blue Oat grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Zoysia
Oatgrass
In German
Zoysia
Ährengras
In French
Zoysia
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Zoysia
oat Grass
In Greek
Zoysia
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Zoysia
aveia-
In Polish
Zoysia
Owies trawa
In Latin
Zoysia
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zoysia and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Zoysia and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Zoysia and Oatgrass. Zoysia doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Zoysia does not have fragrant flowers. Zoysia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation and Watery eyes and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zoysia and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zoysia and Oatgrass
Season and care of Zoysia and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Zoysia and Oatgrass Physical Information
Zoysia and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Oatgrass are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Zoysia and Oatgrass
Care of Zoysia and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.