Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
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
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Zoysia
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Zoysia
Silver Sage
In French
Zoysia
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Zoysia
silver Sage
In Greek
Zoysia
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Zoysia
silver Sage
In Polish
Zoysia
silver Sage
In Latin
Zoysia
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Salvia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zoysia and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Zoysia and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Zoysia and Silver Sage. Zoysia doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Zoysia does not have fragrant flowers. Zoysia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation and Watery eyes and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zoysia and Silver Sage
Season and care of Zoysia and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Silver Sage Physical Information
Zoysia and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Silver Sage are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Zoysia and Silver Sage
Care of Zoysia and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.