Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
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
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Hibiscus arnottianus
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
White Hibiscus
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
In German
italienisches Raigras
Weiß Hibiscus
In French
Ray-grass italien
white Hibiscus
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
hibisco blanco
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
White Hibiscus
In Portuguese
azevém
Hibiscus branco
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Biały Hibiscus
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Hibiscus album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and White Hibiscus
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and White Hibiscus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and White Hibiscus
Care of Italian Ryegrass and White Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.