Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Zoysia

Species:

Zoysia matrella

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

brown, green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Palau, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Native to coastal regions, tolerates saline conditions