Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Laelia
In German
italienisches Raigras
Laelia
In French
Ray-grass italien
Laelia
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Laelia
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Laelia
In Portuguese
azevém
Laelia
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Laelia
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Laelia
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.
Italian Ryegrass and Laelia Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Laelia are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Laelia
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.