Lolium perenne
Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
Turf type perennial ryegrass is widely used as a component in lawn seed mixtures. It provides quick cover with its rapid germination. Additionally, perennial ryegrass leaves have strong fibers in them making them more tolerant to traffic. It is not recommended to grow this variety alone. Because it is a bunch type grass, it will not spread out over time and will eventually thin out if seeded as a pure stand. For the best results, it is best to plant turf type perennial ryegrass in a blend with Kentucky bluegrasses and fine fescues.
Key features
- Germinates rapidly
- Establishes quickly
- Tolerant of traffic
- Does not spread
Segment
Turfgrass
Category
Ryegrass
Species
Ryegrass, Perennial
Sci. Name
Lolium perenne
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
225,000
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2"
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
150-200
Seeding Rate - Golf Green Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
n/a
Seeding Rate - Golf Green Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
n/a
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
1.75-2.3
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
3.5-4.6
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
1.75-2.3