common eastern wild-rye

Plant Type

Grass/Grass-like

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

2-5 ft. tall
1-2 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Deer, Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil

Propagation

By seed

Plant Propagation Notes

No pretreatment necessary.

Plant Planting Notes

This is a clumping grass, so no concern with spread. Provide up to 2 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Host plant for butterfly larvae, Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Leaves alternate, linear and greater than six inches long.

Flowers

Wheat-like inflorescences.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Moist forests.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina.