Perennial Ryegrass

Lolium perenne (Grasses)

Perennial Ryegrass, also called English Ryegrass, is a cool-season perennial bunchgrass native to Europe, temperate Asia, and North Africa. It is widely distributed throughout the world, including North and South America, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia.

Perennial Ryegrass is important in forage/livestock systems. High palatability and digestibility make this species highly valued for dairy and sheep forage systems. As a result, it often is the preferred forage grass in temperate regions of the world.

	High yield potential and fast establishment
	Suitable for reduced-tillage renovation
	Use on heavy and waterlogged soils

Height 18-40 Inches

Spread 12-24 Inches

Growing & Maintenance Tips Perennial Ryegrass is less winter-hardy than Orchardgrass and Tall Fescue and less drought-tolerant than smooth bromegrass.

Interesting Notes Perennial Ryegrass can behave as an annual, short-lived perennial, or perennial, depending on environmental conditions. It resembles Annual Ryegrass.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife Upland Birds Songbirds	Attributes Mass Planting Ground Cover	Exposure Sun Partial Sun	Other Characteristics Cattle Forage
Soil Moisture Preference Moist Average