What is Ryegrass?
Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) Perennial ryegrass is a bunch-type grass with a medium texture and medium to high shoot density. It is similar in color and appearance to Kentucky bluegrass and mixes well with it. Perennial ryegrass establishment is considerably more rapid than Kentucky bluegrass. Its vertical growth is also more rapid. Adaptation. Perennial ryegrass is generally considered a short-lived perennial. It has the poorest low temperature tolerance of the cool season grasses grown in Nebraska, and is very susceptible to winter desiccation (drying) injury. It is best adapted to cool, moist regions that have mild winters and cool summers. The drought tolerance of perennial ryegrass is medium to poor. Its drought avoidance is fair since it generally has a medium-deep root system. Its wear tolerance is good, and it tolerates compacted soils better than most cool season grasses. Perennial ryegrasses prefer well-drained, fertile soils that are slightly acid (pH 5.5 to 6.5),
