Northern Ryegrass, Hairy Wildrye

Elymushirsutus

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Elymus (EL-ih-mus)
Species
hirsutus (her-SOO-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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