Zeon Zoysia

Overview

Zeon Zoysia represents the pinnacle of Zoysia breeding — a grass that combines the best qualities of the Zoysia family while minimizing its traditional drawbacks. Developed through years of research, Zeon delivers the fine-textured, carpet-like lawn that homeowners dream about, with improved shade tolerance that makes it viable in yards where older Zoysias would struggle.

As a warm-season grass, Zeon thrives in Metro Atlanta's hot summers and transitions to a golden tan during winter dormancy. What sets it apart is its remarkably fine blade texture — softer than most other Zoysias and pleasant to walk on barefoot. The dense growth pattern creates a thick mat that naturally resists weeds and looks professionally maintained.

Zeon is particularly popular among Atlanta homeowners with partial shade who want a premium lawn without the maintenance demands of Bermuda. It tolerates up to 3-4 hours of filtered shade — significantly more than Bermuda or most other warm-season options.

Best For

• Partial shade to full sun locations
• Homeowners wanting a premium, soft-textured lawn
• Properties where Bermuda won't survive due to shade
• Those willing to invest more upfront for a higher-end result
• Moderate-traffic yards — handles normal family use well

Key Features

• Shade Tolerance: High for a warm-season grass — tolerates 3-4 hours of filtered shade
• Drought Tolerance: High — excellent water efficiency once established
• Traffic Tolerance: Good — handles regular use, recovers at moderate pace
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate — means less mowing but slower establishment
• Appearance: Ultra-fine bladed, emerald green with dense, carpet-like growth
• Mowing Height: 1 to 2 inches for optimal appearance

Pros & Cons

Care & Maintenance

Zeon Zoysia is considered a moderate-maintenance grass — less demanding than Bermuda but requiring some attention for best results. Its slower growth rate means you'll mow less often, but the trade-off is patience during establishment and slower repair of damaged areas.

• Mowing Height: Maintain between 1" and 2" — slightly higher in shade
• Watering: Once established, water deeply but infrequently; very drought-tolerant
• Fertilization: Moderate nitrogen needs — 2-3 applications during growing season
• Dethatching: May need core aeration every 1-2 years to manage thatch

During establishment (first growing season), keep the sod consistently moist. After the first year, Zeon becomes remarkably self-sufficient and will survive periods of drought with minimal supplemental watering.

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