Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
North America, Northeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Variegated Dogwood
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Variegated Dogwood
In German
italienisches Raigras
Verändertes Hartriegel
In French
Ray-grass italien
panaché Dogwood
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
abigarrado Cornejo
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
In Portuguese
azevém
variegada Dogwood
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Kolorowy Dereń
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Dogwood variegated
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
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 Variegated Dogwood
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Variegated Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Variegated Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Variegated Dogwood season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Ryegrass and Variegated Dogwood Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Variegated Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Variegated Dogwood are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
- Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Variegated Dogwood
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Variegated Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.