Icon Zoysia lawn grass plugs are a popular way to establish a hybrid Zoysia lawn grass variety without the high price of sod. Icon Zoysia grass is a warm season lawn and turf grass variety widely adapted to warm climate or tropical climates around the world.  Icon Zoysia grass can be grown farther north into the cooler climates than most other warm season or warm climates grass varieties.  Icon Zoysia lawn plugs have been successfully grown into a lawn as far north as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Virgina and New York. Product Information Application or Use: Lawn, Turf Germination Time: N/A Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season Height: 1 - 2 inches Sunlight Requirements: 6+ hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Portrays a cool season grass look; improved heat and drought tolerance. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is Spring and Summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees.   Plug Shipping Policy: Florida: Orders needs to be placed by 5pm on Monday’s for shipping on Wednesday’s. Other States: Orders need to be placed by 5pm on Thursday’s for shipping on Monday’s. For best results, plant plugs in the ground once spring temperatures are here and all risk of hard freeze has passed. Icon Zoysia Characteristics - Blue green color & medium to fine texture - Can be mowed close for carpet like appearance - Grows in full sun and tolerates partial shade in Southern states - Excellent strength and wearability - Dense growth out competes weeds - Underground rhizome roots give good drought tolerance - Goes dormant in drought and greens up with moisture - Performs well in all soil types from sand to clay  - Excellent for residential, commercial, and park lawns When you're seeking a thick blanket of deep green to make a striking appearance in your yard, you'll appreciate the superior performance and beauty of Icon Zoysia. Discovered in Brazil, amid the lush, tropical foliage, there's no wonder Icon thrives in both hot and humid as well as desert areas. You might not expect turf grass this strong to also be soft, but Icon beckons you to take barefoot walks across its plush carpet of densely packed blades. Especially created for family outings and backyard picnics, Icon welcomes a variety of activities without taking extensive wear and tear. Tight blade growth also contributes to the depth of color found in Icon Zoysia. With its wide blades and luscious dark green hue that lasts through much of the winter, it's truly a turf grass that will make your neighbors jealous. You'll also enjoy greatly enhanced curb appeal for your home. Icon Zoysia is one of the few grasses rated to perform well in all zones. As hardy as it is attractive, Icon has a deep, thick root structure, and is more drought tolerant than most varieties of Zoysia once established. In addition, slow growth plus natural chinch bug and chemical resistance means your lawn will require less maintenance, mowing, and watering than with other types of warm season grass. Durable enough for professional use, too, Icon is a favorite of homeowners as well as golf courses, theme parks, master planned communities, office complexes, and more. Shipping Restrictions: Due to state agricultural regulations on soils, we cannot ship our Grass Plugs to the following states: Arizona, California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. Due to shipping time constraints, we do not ship any plugs outside the continental United States (Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, Pacific Territories). There are no restrictions on shipping seeds to these states, however. Due to the fact that plugs are a living plant - if there is an issue(s) with your plug shipment, you must provide written confirmation and photographs within 7 calendar days of delivery to info@hancockseed.com. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.