Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
9-1
  
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
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Yellow, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
  
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
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
  
CARYA illinoinensis
  
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
  
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
  
पेकॉन
  
In German
italienisches Raigras
  
Pekannuss
  
In French
Ray-grass italien
  
Pacanier
  
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
  
Carya illinoinensis
  
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
  
Pecan
  
In Portuguese
azevém
  
Nogueira-pecã
  
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
  
Orzesznik jadalny
  
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
  
Pecan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Juglandales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Lolium
  
Carya Nutt.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Juglandeae
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Juglandoideae
  
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pecan
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and Pecan Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Pecan are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pecan
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.