hybrid ryegrass
Lolium × hybridum
- Native to:
- India
Naturalis Biodiversity Center,Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle,Perezcidoncha,Perezcidoncha,Paul (?) Jörgengen – Universitetsbogtrykkeriet (J. H. Schultz A.-S.),,Publications Office of the European Union (en.wikipedia.org),,Burnett Bros., Inc,Publications Office of the European Union (en.wikipedia.org),Publications Office of the European Union (en.wikipedia.org),Publications Office of the European Union (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Lolium
- Species:
- Lolium × hybridum
- USDA Symbol:
- LOHY3
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- 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
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 5–14 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily without pretreatment. Optimal soil temperature 50-65°F.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI