Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
regal geranium
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Regal Geranie
italienisches Raigras
In French
geranium royale
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
geranio regia
raigrás italiano
In Greek
regal geranium
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
azevém
In Polish
regal geranium
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
regal geranium
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Unknown
Pooideae
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Regal Geranium and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.