Perennial Ryegrass
Lolium perenne · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 3 to 8, good cold tolerance, moderate heat tolerance, stays green year-round in mild climates
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, bright medium-green color, grows upright up to 24 inches if unmowed, produces flat spikes at maturity
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with glossy undersides, pointed tips, folded vernation in the bud, prominent membranous ligule, and small claw-like auricles
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type, forms dense clumps without rhizomes or stolons
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun preferred, moderate to high water needs, low drought tolerance, adapts well to well-drained loamy soils with neutral pH
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches frequently, high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and overseeding due to bunch habit
Identified on 9/30/2026