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Darnel Ryegrass

Lolium temulentum, Poaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sticky StyloStylosanthes viscosa
Nitrogen Fixation
Slender Bush CloverLespedeza virginica
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Maryland Wild SennaCassia marilandica

Maryland Wild Senna may produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit Darnel Ryegrass germination or growth

Hairy lespedezaLespedeza hirta

Fast-growing annual grasses can suppress legume establishment through resource competition

Crested WheatgrassAgropyron cristatum

Darnel ryegrass may inhibit crested wheatgrass through allelopathic compounds

Uses

Functions

Quick Soil CoverBiomass ProductionSoil Stabilization

Common Questions

What zones does Darnel Ryegrass grow in?

Darnel Ryegrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Darnel Ryegrass?

Good companions for Darnel Ryegrass include Sticky Stylo, Slender Bush Clover.

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