Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
9 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Indian Grass
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
भारतीय घास
In German
italienisches Raigras
Indian Grass
In French
Ray-grass italien
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Hierba india
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
azevém
grama indianas
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Indian Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass? We provide you with everything About Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass. Italian Ryegrass doesn't have thorns and Indian Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Italian Ryegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Italian Ryegrass has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Indian Grass has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.