hybrid ryegrass
Lolium × hybridum
- Native to:
- India
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Lolium
- Species:
- Lolium × hybridum
- USDA Symbol:
- LOHY3
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers temperate climates with regular rainfall
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in moist soil at 15-20°C.