Zoysia Grass is grown from the warm tropical areas north to some areas of the cool season zones, depending on the variety. Zoysia grass seed grows into a beautiful lawn with a fine to medium textured leaf. Zenith Zoysia grass seed is known to survive as far north as Chicago, Illinois.

Zoysia Grass Seed originated from Southeast Asia, China and Japan. It is a heat resistant, wiry, low growing, creeping grass, possibly uncomfortable to walk on without bare feet. Zoysia takes a long time to establish but it is very aggressive and competes with weeds for its space.

Zoysia is a warm season grass that may be grown further north than most other warm season grasses. It make for a most beautiful, carpeted lawn once it is fully established and maintained.

Zoysia Grass Seed bought from Manila is commonly called Manila Zoysia grass seed. Japonica Zoysia Grass originated in China. Tenuifolia was introduced from the Far East. Zoysia grass seed grows into a dense sod and, depending on the variety, produces a medium textured blade. The grass is fairly resistant to weeds, disease, drought and insects.

At first a weed and grass free seed bed should be established. After your Zoysia grass seed has been established, the aggressive dense growth will crowd out any weeds or other grasses present. Varieties of Zoysia grass have different textures ranging from coarse to fine. Some varieties can be planted from Zoysia grass seed, which in the past could only propagate through sod, sprigs and plugs. The slow growing aspect makes Zoysia grass a better option for a much lower maintenance lawn. Zoysia grasses fall under three families with varieties developed from each. Lawns planted with sprigs or plugs sometimes take up to two years to fully mature into the thick density that a Zoysia lawn will develop into. Zoysia grass seeded lawns will be quicker to establish than sprigs or plugs, and under very favorable conditions will be established in five months.

Zoysia makes a great summer season growing, green, weed free & drought tolerant grass. It has a pleasant golden brown color in winter months during it's dormant stage. It's ability to spread and take over makes it replace weeds and other grasses, and over time cover your lawn completely solid. It's slow growing speed results in less mowing. Because it is a perennial grass, once your Zoysia grass seed is planted you will never have to seed or plant again!