Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
एमु बुश
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Emu Bush
italienisches Raigras
In French
Emu Bush
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Emu Bush
raigrás italiano
In Greek
emu Μπους
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
azevém
In Polish
Emu Bush
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Emu Bush
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Myoporeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Emu Bush and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Emu Bush and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Emu Bush and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Emu Bush and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Emu Bush and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.