Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum)

Lolium perenne var. multiflorum is a 2' to 3' tall spring/summer flowering grass. It is a naturalized annual/biennial growing in full sun or part shade and performs best in medium soil moisture sites. A common name is Annual Rye Grass and a primary use is for quick cover in erosion control plantings. Annual Rye Grass is marketed as Common Ryegrass, and it is often a mixture of annual and perennial species. There is no certification of this seed since pure varieties of Annual Rye Grass are almost non-existent. It is an important forage grass for livestock.