Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Annual ryegrass - Lolium multiflorum Lam.
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Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | bunch-type |
| Texture | coarse |
| Density | medium to poor |
| Color | light green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| Bunch-type growth habit; rolled vernation; claw-like auricles, yellowish stem base; membranous ligule; shiny blade. |
Uses
| temporary cover; nurse grass |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | None |
| Seeding Rate | 4 to 6 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.; overseeding bermudagrass 20 - 40 lb. |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | annual or short-lived perennial |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb | 220,000 |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | sun to moderate shade |
| Soil | medium to heavy |
| Moisture | medium to wet |
| Mowing height | 2" to 2 1/2" |
| Fertility | low to medium; 2 to 4 lb N/1000 sq. ft./yr. |
Special Problems
| Annual; difficult to cut; diseases ; can become weedy; common grass in cheap seed mixture. |