
Turf grass
Zoysiagrass
Zoysia spp.
Good choice
A dense, fine-to-medium-textured lawn that handles some shade and salt. It grows slowly, so it recovers slowly from damage. It needs a sharp mower blade and benefits from occasional dethatching.
- USDA zones
- 10a–10b
- Sun
- Full sun to light shade
- Salt tolerance
- High
- Drought tolerance
- Medium
- Mature size
- Mow at 1.5–2.5 in (variety-dependent)
- Florida native
- No
- Florida-Friendly
- Yes
Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.