Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Zoysia

Species:

Zoysia japonica

USDA Symbol:

ZOJA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from stolons and rhizomes after fire or mowing damage.

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Germination best at warm soil temperatures (70-80°F). Zoysiagrass is typically established vegetatively via plugs, sprigs, or sod rather than seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI