Lolium perenne L.

Strengths

• Very quick to establish all year round.
• Highly suitable for temperate areas and good performance in winter.
• Very pleasing appearance for the recent varieties.
• Excellent resistance to trampling and tearing.
• Turns green again quickly once watered.
• Tolerance to partial shade.
• Not very demanding in soil preparation.
• Durable and robust.

Weaknesses

• Poor to average performance in summer, sensitive to heat and drought.
• Fairly demanding in fertiliser nutrients.
• Very competitive towards other species.