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Annual Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) Care Guide

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Lolium multiflorum

Genus: Lolium - Species: multiflorum - Family: Poaceae

Phonetic Spelling: LOW-lee-um mul-tih-FLOR-um

Common Names:

Annual Ryegrass
Italian Ryegrass
Rye Grass

Tags

weed

turfgrass

cool season weed

annual grass

cool season grass

winter annual weed

cover crop

Quick Facts

Height: 0 ft. 2 in. - 0 ft. 6 in.
Width: 0 ft. 8 in. - 0 ft. 10 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 6a
- 6b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Europe
Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Biennial
Plant Types:
- Annual
- Weed
- Turfgrass
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

Throughout USA and worldwide.

Uses

N/A

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