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Perennial Ryegrass

Perennial Ryegrass

Lolium perenne

grass☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 7b – Zone 9b

Perennial ryegrass is a cool-season turf grass prized for its fine texture, quick germination, and dark green color. It performs best in northern climates and temperate regions with moderate moisture.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–3′ tall
Dormancy
semi-evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 7bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 9b

pH Range

57.9
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.9

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with