Wimmera Ryegrass
Lolium rigidum
Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Lolium
- Species:
- Lolium rigidum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oregon, Texas, Canada: Manitoba
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Virginia Ctenucha (Ctenucha virginica)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in Mediterranean climates