Zoysia spp (ZOY01) OZBREED ZEN GRASS

Zoysia is a tough, low-growing warm-season lawn grass valued in Australia for its dense, soft texture and excellent drought tolerance. It forms a lush green carpet through the warmer months and slows in winter, often taking on a straw-coloured hue in cooler regions. Depending on the variety, it usually grows 5–15 cm high if left unmown, spreading steadily by runners to create a hardy, weed-resistant lawn ideal for sunny gardens, coastal sites, and family backyards.

In Australia, grow Zoysia in full sun for best density, though it will tolerate light shade better than many other warm-season grasses. It prefers well-drained soil and benefits from soil improvement before planting, especially in clay. Water regularly while establishing, then only occasionally once mature, as it is highly drought tolerant. Feed in spring and summer with a lawn fertiliser, mow lightly during active growth, and avoid overwatering in cooler months. It handles heat, salt, and foot traffic well, making it a strong choice for Melbourne, Sydney, and many other Australian climates.

Suitable companion plants around Zoysia lawns include Lomandra ‘Tanika’, which adds strappy native texture and handles dry conditions well, Westringia fruticosa, a hardy coastal shrub with soft grey-green foliage, and Agapanthus ‘Baby Periwinkle’, which provides neat clumps and soft blue flowers. These plants suit the same sunny, low-maintenance conditions and create an attractive border around a Zoysia lawn.

Zoysia spp (ZOY01)  OZBREED ZEN GRASS is available from Online Plants,Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.