Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Zoysia
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Zoysia
Switchgrass
In German
Zoysia
Switchgrass
In French
Zoysia
switchgrass
In Spanish
Zoysia
switchgrass
In Greek
Zoysia
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Zoysia
switchgrass
In Polish
Zoysia
switchgrass
In Latin
Zoysia
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Zoysia and Switchgrass
Season and care of Zoysia and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Switchgrass Physical Information
Zoysia and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is - and width - whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Switchgrass are as follows:
Care of Zoysia and Switchgrass
Care of Zoysia and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, 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 Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.