Lolium perenne
Synonyms
English Ryegrass
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Bunch type
Propagation:
Seed
Ligule:
Membranous and rounded
Auricles:
Pointed
Vernation:
Rolled
Collar:
Broad, continuous
Root Type:
Fibrous
Seedhead Color:
Greenish white
Multimedia
Video
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.
