Dense Mature Turf
Stolons and rhizomes spread gradually to create a closely knit lawn surface.Spreading stems gradually create closely knit turf.
Zoysia japonica Seeds
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Growing Level
Easy to Grow
Germination
High Germination
Garden Use
Lawns
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About This Variety
Meet This Variety
Zoysia japonica, commonly called Japanese lawngrass, is a warm-season perennial turfgrass that spreads by stolons and rhizomes. Mature turf can form a dense summer lawn with good heat tolerance and strong weed competition.
Establish in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Sow at the packet rate, maintain firm seed-to-soil contact, and keep the surface evenly moist while the slow-growing seedlings root and begin to spread.
Japanese lawngrass is a warm-season perennial that spreads gradually into dense summer turf in sunny, well-drained sites.
Growing at a Glance
Botanical Name
Zoysia japonica
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate During Establishment
Soil Preference
Fertile and well-drained
Why Gardeners Love It
Summer Lawn Color
Warm-season growth brings fine green texture through the active summer period.Warm-season growth brings fine green summer texture.
Durable Lawn Habit
Established turf competes strongly with weeds and tolerates regular lawn use.Established turf competes well and suits regular lawn use.
Best Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Moisture Needs
- Moderate During Establishment
- Soil Preference
- Fertile and well-drained
How to Grow
Prepare
Remove weeds and prepare a smooth, firm, well-drained seedbed in full sun.
Prepare smooth, firm, well-drained soil in full sun.
Sow
Apply seed at the packet rate and maintain close contact at the soil surface.
Sow at the packet rate with close soil contact.
Water
Keep the surface evenly moist with light watering until seedlings establish.
Keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings establish.
Protect
Restrict traffic and remove competing weeds while young plants spread slowly.
Limit traffic and weeds while young plants spread.
Maintain
Mow after establishment and water when mature turf shows visible drought stress.
Mow after establishment and water during drought stress.
Garden Uses
Lawns
Ground Cover
Erosion Control
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