Perennial ryegrass
Lolium perenne
Perennial ryegrass is an extremely hardy, low-maintenance grass that establishes quickly in cool-season climates. Water regularly during the first few weeks, then it becomes quite drought tolerant once established. Perfect for lawns, pastures, and erosion control with minimal care requirements.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-4 Days During Establishment, Then Rainfall Dependent • Water Deeply To Encourage Deep Root Growth, Allow Surface To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.2 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 21, 2021 by Terje Norli (cc-by-sa)
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