Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Grass like
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Cattle and horses
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diarrhea, Haemorrhages, Malaria
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Used as a golf course turf, Used for pasture
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
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Perennial Ryegrass
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Lolium perenne
Stevia
In German
Lolium perenne
Stevia
In French
Lolium perenne
Stevia
In Spanish
Lolium perenne
Stevia
In Greek
Lolium perenne
Stevia
In Portuguese
Lolium perenne
Stevia
In Polish
Lolium perenne
Stewia
In Latin
Lolium perenne
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Perennial Ryegrass and Stevia
Season and care of Perennial Ryegrass and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Ryegrass and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Perennial Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perennial Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Perennial Ryegrass and Stevia Physical Information
Perennial Ryegrass and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial 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 Perennial Ryegrass and Stevia are as follows:
Perennial Ryegrass flower color: Not Available
Perennial Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perennial Ryegrass and Stevia
Care of Perennial Ryegrass and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Ryegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Perennial 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.