Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
  
South America
  
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acicular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
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
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Zoysia
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Zoysia
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Zoysia
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Zoysia
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Zoysia
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Zoysia
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Zoysia
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Zoysia
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Zoysia
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Zoysia Willd
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Zoysia and Peanut
Season and care of Zoysia and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Zoysia and Peanut Physical Information
Zoysia and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Peanut are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Zoysia and Peanut
Care of Zoysia and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.