: any of several grasses (genus Lolium)
especially
: either of two grasses (L. perenne and L. multiflorum) that are used as lawn and pasture grasses and as cover crops
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For cooler climates, such as those in Toronto, Philadelphia and Mexico City (which despite its southern location sits at a high altitude) the turf is a mix of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass.
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Cool-season grasses such as fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass are most active during the winter and early spring months.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The grass is Kentucky bluegrass mixed with perennial ryegrass, with some durability-boosting artificial fibers thrown in.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Most cool-season grasses, like Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass, are best maintained at 3 to 4 inches tall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Cool-season grasses such as fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass are most active during the winter and early spring months.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The grass is Kentucky bluegrass mixed with perennial ryegrass, with some durability-boosting artificial fibers thrown in.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Most cool-season grasses, like Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass, are best maintained at 3 to 4 inches tall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
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“Ryegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ryegrass. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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