Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
  
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
  
Desert, Dry areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Magenta, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Light Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
  
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
  
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
  
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
  
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
  
एमु बुश
  
In German
italienisches Raigras
  
Emu Bush
  
In French
Ray-grass italien
  
Emu Bush
  
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
  
Emu Bush
  
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
  
emu Μπους
  
In Portuguese
azevém
  
Emu de Bush
  
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
  
Emu Bush
  
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
  
Emu Bush
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Myoporaceae
  
Genus
Lolium
  
Eremophila
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myoporeae
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Emu Bush
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Ryegrass and Emu Bush Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Emu Bush are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Emu Bush
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.