Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
Lolium perenne, known as Perennial Ryegrass is a 2' to 3' tall naturalized perennial. It is a spring/summer flowering plant that grows in full sun and performs best in medium soil moisture sites. Perennial Ryegrass, is a valuable forage and soil stabilization plant.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) |
Alternatative Common Names | Perennial Rye-Grass, English Rye-Grass |
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Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial;Annual |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Introduced |
Wetland status | |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.0/8.0 |
Average height | 2-3ft |
USDA Zones | 5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | 20-30 |
Seeds Per Lb. | 240000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 15000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 750 |
Product Benefits | Quality Forage;Erosion Control; |