: 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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The grass is Kentucky bluegrass mixed with perennial ryegrass, with some durability-boosting artificial fibers thrown in.
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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
While the open-air stadium in Miami will use Bermudagrass, the domed stadium in Houston, despite being at a similar latitude, will use the Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass mix.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Cool-season grasses such as fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass are most active during the winter and early spring months and may go dormant during the heat of summer depending on irrigation practices.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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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
While the open-air stadium in Miami will use Bermudagrass, the domed stadium in Houston, despite being at a similar latitude, will use the Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass mix.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Cool-season grasses such as fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass are most active during the winter and early spring months and may go dormant during the heat of summer depending on irrigation practices.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Ryegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ryegrass. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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