When to plant zoysiagrass in Missouri?
By LawnYear editorial team · Published · Updated Windows are read from the extension publications listed under Sources; the dates are approximate.
The answer
Seed zoysiagrass in Missouri from May 15 to Jun 10, per University of Missouri (Integrated Pest Management), 2015. Sprig, sod or seed warm-season grasses in mid-May to early June (interpreted as May 15 to June 10). The popular 'Meyer' zoysiagrass is not available as seed; it is sodded, plugged or sprigged.
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Approximate dates for your state. Check with your local cooperative extension office before you act.
All Missouri windows for zoysiagrass
The Missouri calendar on this site lists seeding May 15 to Jun 10 and fertilizing May 20 to Aug 15 for zoysiagrass.
Where the dates come from
University of Missouri (Integrated Pest Management): Seeding and Fertilizing Missouri Lawns: One Size Does Not Fit All (2014, revised 2015). Read on 2026-10-29.
What to check for Missouri
The seeding dates for zoysiagrass above (May 15 to Jun 10) apply to Missouri as a whole, so the north and south of the state are not told apart. At least one date in this answer is this site's reading of a chart mark or season word, not a date printed in the source.
Other grasses in Missouri
For tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass, the Missouri calendar gives Sep 1 to Sep 30 for seeding.