Perennial Ryegrass
Lolium perenne · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 7, exhibits good cold tolerance but struggles with extreme summer heat and drought.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture with a bright green color and glossy underside. Grows in distinct clumps up to 24 inches tall if unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow, folded in the bud, glossy underside, pointed tips, and prominent membranous ligule with small clasping auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type grass forming dense tufts without stolons or rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and consistent moisture in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 1.5 to 2.5 inches regularly; requires moderate to high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/15/2026