How To Order: This species is sold in quantities of 3 lbs. If you order Qty: 1, you are ordering 3 lbs. Examples: 1 = 3 lbs, 25 = 75 bs.
Common Name: Perennial Ryegrass
Scientific Name: Lolium perenne
Native / Introduced: Introduced
Main Uses:
~Pastures
~Rangeland
~Erosion control
~Hay
Height: 2 - 3 feet
Root Type: Bunchgrass
Growing Season: Cool
Soil Types: Most soils, preferes medium to fine textured soil
Tolerances: Fairly tolerant to saline and acidic soil
Sun or Shade: Full sun and partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 12 - 14 inches
Elevation: Up tp 10,000 feet
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 5 - 9 lbs /acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 250,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall or spring
Planting Depth: 1/2 - 3/4 inch
Category: Grass
Description:
Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a tall, short-lived, cool-season perennial bunchgrass. Originating from Europe, this grass species has been utilized in the United States for forage and turfgrass applications since the late 1700s. It demonstrates adaptability to a wide range of soil conditions, with optimal performance observed on medium to fine-textured soils. Perennial Ryegrass is characterized by its ease of establishment, rapid development, and vigorous growth, making it a popular choice for various agricultural and landscaping purposes.
Noteworthy for its versatility, Perennial Ryegrass exhibits fair tolerance to saline and acidic soils, enhancing its suitability for diverse environmental settings. Beyond its adaptability, this grass species serves as a valuable resource for forage and soil stabilization. Particularly beneficial for livestock, Perennial Ryegrass boasts high nutritional content, with energy and protein levels when compared to other pasture grass alternatives. Its tolerance to grazing further enhances its utility in pasture mixtures, hay production, erosion control, and turf applications.
Resources:
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=LOPEP
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_lopep.pdf
Photo Credit: Thibault Lefort and Matt Lavin
