Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-6
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
नवलकोल
In German
italienisches Raigras
Kohlrabi
In French
Ray-grass italien
Chou-rave
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
azevém
Kohlrabi
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Kalarepa
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Kohlrabi
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.