Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
जरुल
In German
italienisches Raigras
Königinblume
In French
Ray-grass italien
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
azevém
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Lolium
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pride of India
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and Pride of India Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Pride of India are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pride of India
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.