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Empire® Zoysiagrass
Empire Turf® is an improved zoysiagrass that elevates the standards and expectations for warm season turfgrasses. Empire Turf® utilizes exceptional drought tolerance and lower chemical needs to meet “green building” standards. With soft-to-the-touch feel, fine tight-bladed growth and lush green color, Empire Turf® exhibits durability in the landscape while maintaining functionality. Developed in Brazil, Empire Turf® thrives in harsh tropical climates, yet also exhibits excellent cold hardiness. Empire Turf® needs less water and maintenance than most other turfgrasses: in some instances, once naturalized to the local climate, Empire Turf® requires minimal care.
Most shipping is done on Mondays and Tuesdays to try to prevent plugs from sitting in a warehouse or on a truck over the weekend. Since we ship from the middle of the US, we are able to reach both coasts by Friday.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Description | Native Warm Season Buffalograss |
| Advantages | Low Watering, Low Mowing |
| Planting Zones | 7 - 10 |
| Mature Height | 4" - 8" Tall" |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Traffic Tolerance | High |
| Drought Tolerance | Very High |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy-clay Soil, Average Soil |
| Mowing Requirement | Low |
| Plug Size | 1 1/2" round x 2" deep" |
| Tray Size | 70 cell |
| Spacing | 12" to 18" apart" |
Zoysiagrass Planting Dates
Use the following chart to identify your estimated planting dates for your zone. To find out which zone you are located in, you can visit the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
Estimated Planting Dates by Zone
Zone 11: February 15 through November 15
Zone 10: February 15 through November 1
Zone 9: March 10 through October 15
Zone 8: March 15 through October 15
Zone 7: April 1 through October 1
Zone 6: April 20 through September 15
Zone 5: May 1 through September 10
Zone 4: May 1 through September 1
Zone 3: May 10 through August 20
Zone 2: May 20 through August 1
Empire Turf® is a registered Trademark of Sod Solutions, Inc and only licensed turfgrass producers are authorized to grow Empire Turf®.
