Lolium perenne
Synonyms
English Ryegrass
ID Characteristics
Life cycle: Perennial
Growth Habit: Bunch type
Propagation: Seed
Ligule: Membranous and rounded
Auricles: Pointed
Vernation: Folded
Collar: Broad, continuous
Root Type: Fibrous
Seedhead Color: Greenish white
Multimedia
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Similar Species
- Bluegrass, Kentucky Poa pretensis
- Fescue, Tall Festuca arundinacea
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Dithiopyr, Imazaquin, Oryzalin, Pronamide
- Post Emergence: Chlorsulfuron, Fluazifop, Foramsulfuron, Pronamide, Sethoxydim, Sulfosulfuron, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.