Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Zoysia

Species:

Zoysia japonica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Canada: Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.8 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal regions with sandy soils