Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
बैंगन
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Aubergine
italienisches Raigras
In French
Aubergine
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Berenjena
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Berinjela
azevém
In Polish
Bakłażan
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Eggplant
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Eggplant and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Italian Ryegrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Eggplant and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Eggplant and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.