Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Shampoo, 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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Pawpaw
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
italienisches Raigras
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Ray-grass italien
usine de papaye
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
azevém
planta mamão
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
quince herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Lolium
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pawpaw
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pawpaw season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and Pawpaw Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Pawpaw are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pawpaw
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.