EMPIRE Zoysia® is a premium medium-bladed zoysiagrass known for its beautiful blue-green color, soft texture, drought tolerance, and low-maintenance performance. Designed specifically for southern lawns, EMPIRE creates a dense, attractive turf that performs well in residential landscapes and moderate traffic areas.

This variety offers excellent wear tolerance while requiring less mowing, watering, and chemical applications compared to many other turfgrass varieties. EMPIRE Zoysia® is also known for its chinch bug resistance and ability to withstand periods of drought without permanent lawn damage, making it an excellent long-term lawn solution for warm climates.

Product Details

• Warm-season Zoysia grass
• Medium blade texture
• Rich blue-green color
• Soft, dense turf appearance
• Excellent drought tolerance
• Requires less mowing than many turf varieties
• Good wear tolerance and recovery
• Chinch bug resistant
• Minimum of 5–6 hours of sunlight daily
• 504 sq ft per pallet

Typical Uses

• Residential lawns
• Low-maintenance landscapes
• Moderate traffic areas
• Commercial landscape applications
• Properties with partial sun exposure

Coverage

• 504 sq ft per pallet
• Approx. 180 pieces per pallet
• Each piece covers approximately 2.66 sq ft

Important Notes

• When placing an order for sod, the delivery or pickup date must be confirmed after checkout
• Customers may request a preferred date and our team will follow up to confirm availability or discuss the next available delivery window
• EMPIRE Zoysia® performs best with at least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• While it requires less mowing than Bermuda varieties, regular maintenance is still recommended to maintain optimal appearance and turf density
• As a warm-season grass, it will go dormant and turn brown during colder winter months