Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
8-1
  
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
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
  
CORNUS alternifolia
  
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
  
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
  
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
  
Cornus
  
In German
italienisches Raigras
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Ray-grass italien
  
Cornus
  
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
  
Cornus alternifolia
  
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
  
Cornus
  
In Portuguese
azevém
  
Cornus
  
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
  
Dereń
  
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
  
Cornus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Lolium
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Italian Ryegrass and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.