Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
California
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Grassland
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cattle and horses
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diarrhea, Haemorrhages, Malaria
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Used as a golf course turf, Used for pasture
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Perennial Ryegrass
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Lolium perenne
Sea Lettuce
In German
Lolium perenne
Meersalat
In French
Lolium perenne
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Lolium perenne
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Lolium perenne
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Lolium perenne
alface mar
In Polish
Lolium perenne
Sea sałata
In Latin
Lolium perenne
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Perennial Ryegrass and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Perennial Ryegrass and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Ryegrass and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Perennial Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Perennial Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Perennial Ryegrass and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Perennial Ryegrass and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Perennial Ryegrass and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Perennial Ryegrass flower color: Not Available
Perennial Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Perennial Ryegrass and Sea Lettuce
Care of Perennial Ryegrass and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Ryegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perennial Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.