Drought Tolerant Grass Meets Standards

UltimateFlora requires significantly less water for irrigation than St. Augustinegrass and has built-in mechanisms to help it withstand drought conditions. It also has a much finer, softer leaf blade than St. Augustinegrass, providing the look of a Northern-type lawn.

A drought tolerant grass called UltimateFlora Zoysia that was developed by the University of Florida for use on home lawns meets ‘Green Building’ standards, according to the Florida Green Building Coalition, the association that coordinates the Green Building program around the state.

Developed by UF to replace St. Augustinegrass and marketed by Environmental Turf, UltimateFlora zoysia is the first and only lawn grass to date recognized by the FGBC as suitable for use in achieving a home’s “Green Home Certification.”

UltimateFlora requires significantly less water for irrigation than St. Augustinegrass and has built-in mechanisms to help it withstand drought conditions. It also has a much finer, softer leaf blade than St. Augustinegrass, providing the look of a Northern-type lawn.

Homeowners or builders seeking “Green Home Certification” can install the grass in a home’s lawn and receive two points toward their certification. To find a licensed grower visit www.environmentalturf.com