Annual Ryegrass
by
Dawn West, All About Lawns Columnist
August 21, 2006
Description: Annual Ryegrass is planted for only one season, hence the name. Commonly used as a transitional grass, it is reseeded over warm-season grasses in the fall to keep lawns green-year round in the south and northern areas of the U.S. were warm-season grasses are planted.
Pros
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- Germinates and grows quickly
- Has moderate durability
- Low-cost
- Can help keep warm-season grasses green year-round
Cons
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- Generally has a low tolerance to heat, drought, shade
- Grows only once and then dies when it heats up
- Needs ample water
Common Growing Region
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Watering: Requires regular watering. For additional info on watering, see: Watering
Fertilizing: see: Fertilizing Tables
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About the Author
Dawn West B.A. holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University and teaches writing at Oregon State University.
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