Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Purple, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
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 leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, 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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
IXORA
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Ixora
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Ixora
In German
italienisches Raigras
Ixora
In French
Ray-grass italien
Ixora
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Ixora
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Ixora
In Portuguese
azevém
Ixora
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Ixora
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Ixora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixoreae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Ixora
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Ixora is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Ixora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Ixora season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Ixora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and Ixora Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Ixora are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
- Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Ixora
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Ixora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.