Grass SeedZoysia
Heat TolerantDrought TolerantShade Tolerant
Zenith Zoysia from Pennington. Compare the grass types, planting guidance and package details.
Warm Season Species
Zoysia
Zoysia japonica
Zoysia builds one of the densest, most carpet-like lawns in the warm-season world, with better shade and cold tolerance than bermuda. The cost is patience: seeded zoysia is famously slow, often taking two seasons to fill. Once established, it is thick enough to crowd out most weeds and needs less mowing than bermuda.
Why Choose It
- Extremely dense, weed-suppressing turf
- Best shade tolerance among major warm-season grasses
- Good cold tolerance — survives into the transition zone
- Lower mowing frequency once established
Know Before You Buy
- Very slow establishment from seed (1-2 seasons)
- Long straw-colored dormancy
- Thatch buildup in older lawns
Ideal For
Transition-zone and southern lawns where density matters more than speed.
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Grass Seed
Grass SeedZoysia
Drought TolerantShade TolerantLow Maintenance
This five-pound package combines zoysiagrass seed and mulch, covering 665 square feet of new lawn or 2,000 square feet of overseeding. Consider it for a sunny or lightly shaded warm-season project where patient establishment and winter dormancy fit your expectations.