LIFE CYCLE
Perennial turf grass
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Grass turf
GROWTH HABIT
Mat-forming
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental lawn
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
Warm-season turf grass
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
5–10 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
8–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
No
PLANT SPACING
Sown uniform surface
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is growing Zoysia from seed different from laying sod or plugs?
1. How is growing Zoysia from seed different from laying sod or plugs?
Growing from seed generally takes longer to establish a full lawn compared to sod or plugs, but is typically more economical for covering larger areas.
2. How long before a Zoysia lawn can handle regular foot traffic?
2. How long before a Zoysia lawn can handle regular foot traffic?
New turf generally needs to be well-rooted and established before regular foot traffic, which can take one or more growing seasons depending on conditions.
3. Does Emerald Zoysia grow well in shaded areas?
3. Does Emerald Zoysia grow well in shaded areas?
Zoysia grass generally performs best in full sun and may thin out or grow unevenly in heavily shaded areas.
4. How does Zoysia compare to Bermuda grass for a home lawn?
4. How does Zoysia compare to Bermuda grass for a home lawn?
Zoysia is generally slower-growing and denser than Bermuda grass, which can mean less frequent mowing but a longer establishment period.
5. Does Zoysia grass turn brown or go dormant in winter?
5. Does Zoysia grass turn brown or go dormant in winter?
As a warm-season grass, Zoysia can go dormant and turn brown in cooler winter temperatures, then green up again as warm weather returns.
6. How well does Zoysia compete with weeds once established?
6. How well does Zoysia compete with weeds once established?
Its dense, mat-forming growth habit generally helps crowd out many weeds once the lawn is fully established.