Perennial Ryegrass

Lolium perenne · Cool-season, perennial, C3

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Perennial Ryegrass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 3-9, good cold tolerance, poor extreme heat tolerance

About This Grass

Fine-textured, dark green upright growth reaching 1 to 2 feet at maturity with a spike-like seed head

Blade Characteristics

Narrow, folded in the bud, glossy underside with pointed tips and prominent veins

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Bunch-type, forms dense clumps without stolons or rhizomes

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun, moderate water needs, moderate drought tolerance, prefers well-drained fertile soils

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly, moderate to high maintenance with frequent fertilization

Identified on 9/27/2026