Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Stevia
In German
italienisches Raigras
Stevia
In French
Ray-grass italien
Stevia
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Stevia
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Stevia
In Portuguese
azevém
Stevia
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Stewia
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Stevia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Stevia
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and Stevia Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Stevia are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Stevia
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.