Definition
Zoysia japonica, often just called zoysia grass, is a tough, warm-season grass known for its dense growth. Think of it as the crew cut of lawns—short, neat, and resilient. It's a perennial, meaning it comes back year after year, and spreads through rhizomes and stolons, kind of like how gossip spreads in high school. Unlike some delicate grasses, zoysia can handle foot traffic and even some neglect. It's like the dependable friend who's always there, even if you forget to water it. The downside is that it can turn brown in cooler weather, a bit like that summer tan fading away as winter approaches.