Hairy Wildrye
(Elymus villosus)
Hairy Wildrye (Elymus villosus)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Elymus villosus, commonly known as Hairy Wildrye, is a perennial grass that exhibits semi-evergreen to deciduous behavior depending on the climate. It is native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, forest edges, and grasslands in the Central and Eastern USA. This species typically reaches a height of 2 feet (0.6 meters) and a width of 1 foot (0.3 meters), featuring a tufted growth form with fine-textured, hairy leaves that provide a soft, textured appearance in the landscape.
Hairy Wildrye is appreciated for its adaptability to various soil conditions and its ability to thrive in both full sun and part shade, making it a versatile choice for gardeners. It requires medium amounts of water and prefers soils with medium drainage. Its subtle green to blue-green foliage and ability to form dense clumps make it an excellent ground cover or accent plant in borders and naturalized areas. While not known for showy flowers, its seed heads can add visual interest in late summer to fall. It is relatively low maintenance and can be used for erosion control on slopes. Potential problems include rust and leaf spot, though these are not typically severe. It is not known to have aggressive roots or be particularly invasive.CC BY-SA 4.0
Hairy Wildrye is appreciated for its adaptability to various soil conditions and its ability to thrive in both full sun and part shade, making it a versatile choice for gardeners. It requires medium amounts of water and prefers soils with medium drainage. Its subtle green to blue-green foliage and ability to form dense clumps make it an excellent ground cover or accent plant in borders and naturalized areas. While not known for showy flowers, its seed heads can add visual interest in late summer to fall. It is relatively low maintenance and can be used for erosion control on slopes. Potential problems include rust and leaf spot, though these are not typically severe. It is not known to have aggressive roots or be particularly invasive.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 2.5-3.5 feet
- Width: 0.714-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Erosion Control, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, forest edges, and grasslands
Other Names
Common Names: Silky Wild Rye , Slender Wild-Rye , Downy Wildrye , Villous Wildrye , Hairy Wild Rye , Downy Wild Rye , Élyme Velu
Scientific Names: Elymus villosus , Elymus villosus var. arkansanus , Elymus villosus f. villosus , Elymus villosus var. villosus , Elymus villosus f. arkansanus , Elymus striatus f. glaber , Elymus ciliatus , Elymus propinguus , Elymus arkansanus , Elymus propinquus
GBIF Accepted Name: Elymus villosus Muhl. ex Willd.