Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
italienisches Raigras
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Ray-grass italien
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
azevém
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Poales
Aquifoliales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.