Welcome to Columbia Turf Farms

Empire Zoysia combines soft-to-the-touch feel with lush green color and fine, tight blade growth.  Visually, Empire is a very attractive turfgrass for residential landscapes.

Empire Demonstrates superior dark green color. Good drought tolerance. Has proven its ability to thrive in hot, humid conditions. Has performed well in sandy and clay soil types with aggressive growth from its runners and rhizomes. It requires less maintenance and mowing than other grasses such as Fescue or Bermuda.

Key Benefits

• Easy to grow and has great wear tolerance
• Drought tolerant
• Ability to thrive in hot, humid conditions
• Less maintenance than Bermuda
• Mowing height should be maintained between 1 to 2 inches

Research Articles

Clemson University

Evaluation of EMPIRE Zoysiagrass at Elevated Rates of Herbicides

University of Florida

Fertilization, Deficit Irrigation and Nutrient Leaching Study

Texas A&M and Turf Producers of Texas

Drought Tolerance & Drought Resistance - EMPIRE

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Last modified: 10/18/07