Scott...Zoysia is the real deal grass.
I have a small amount of it around the cabin. (see pic)
All the experts I have discussed sod with without a single dissenter say Zoysia is the best turf grass out there.(for north Texas) With that said I guess it's no surprise zoysia comes with a higher price tag. I read this about zoysia: "
zoysia is more shade tolerant than bermudagrass, but it needs at least four hours of direct sunshine or eight hours of very bright reflected light". I would think zoysia although drought tolerant needs more water than "monkey grass".
Dave I am sure you've seen lots of Mondo grass as a border plant...some call it "monkey grass"...Liriope is a close relative.
Al...yes for sure leaning that way...mondo/monkey/liriope. I do prefer the dwarf variety, but read they are much slower growers.
