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Italian Ryegrass

Lolium multiflorum

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Basic Information

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae

Genus: lolium

Plant ID (slug): lolium-multiflorum

Numeric ID: 22681

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Lolium multiflorum is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Original habitat is obscure, it is naturalized in Britain.

Habitats

Meadow; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Lolium multiflorum Italian Ryegrass