Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Caterpillar
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
आमला
In German
italienisches Raigras
Stachelbeere
In French
Ray-grass italien
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Grosella
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
azevém
Groselha
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Agrest
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
hominem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Ryegrass and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.