Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
भारतीय मैलो
In German
italienisches Raigras
indische Malve
In French
Ray-grass italien
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
malva india
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
azevém
Mallow indiana
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Ryegrass and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Mallow
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.