Lolium perenne, 'Mercedes', Tetraploid

Perennial Ryegrass, ‘Mercedes’, Tetraploid

Fast-growing cool season bunchgrass; used for soil stabilization, reclamation, pastures, athletic fields, and lawns.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Perennial Ryegrass, ‘Mercedes’, Tetraploid

• Species Type:

  Naturalized

• Product Categories:

  Grasses & Grass-like Species

• Habitat:

  Medium fertility acidic, clay, or loamy soils.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Spring/Summer

• Typical Height:

  2.8 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  10 in

• pH:

  5.0 – 8.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Low

• Salt:

  High

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  240,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 200 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Hand