Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
7-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Tan
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
Needs a lot of water initially, 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 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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
ZOYSIA
Common Name
Zoysia
Zoysia
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Zoysia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Zoysia Willd
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Zoyaseiae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Zoysia and Zoysia
Season and care of Zoysia and Zoysia is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Zoysia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Zoysia is Loam while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zoysia and Zoysia Physical Information
Zoysia and Zoysia physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Zoysia and Zoysia are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
- Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Zoysia and Zoysia
Care of Zoysia and Zoysia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.