Northern Ryegrass, Hairy Wildrye
Elymushirsutus

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Elymus (EL-ih-mus)
Species: hirsutus (her-SOO-tus)

Category
Herbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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