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VIRGINIA WILDRYE
NATIVE GRASSES #1076 · ELYMUS VIRGINICUS

VIRGINIA
WILDRYE

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The shade-tolerant native — a cool-season grass for woodland edges, riparian buffers, and the shaded ground most natives refuse.

SIZE

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RATE: 10 PLS LBS PER ACRE

SUMMARY

Virginia Wildrye is similar to Canada wildrye (Elymus canadensis) in appearance but is typically shorter in height with shorter awns on the seed head. The seed heads are more erect than those of Canada wildrye.

01

SHADE TOLERANT

One of the few natives that performs under partial canopy.

02

RIPARIAN FIT

Well-suited to streambanks and woodland edges.

03

COOL SEASON

Spring and fall growth complements warm-season natives.

04

QUICK ESTABLISHMENT

Faster from seed than most native species.

05

EROSION CONTROL

Fibrous roots stabilize shaded and streamside soils.

06

WILDLIFE COVER

Provides structure and seed in transitional habitats.

07

MOIST SITES

Prefers better moisture than upland prairie species.

PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate10 PLS LBS PER ACRE
Planting SeasonSpring; Late-Fall
Plant Depth (in)0.25–0.5"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination50° F
Optimal Soil pH5–7
EstablishmentModerate
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound100,000
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CyclePerennial
Sun RequirementFull Sun; Partial Sun; Shade
Grass TypeFIELD TYPE
NativeYes
ZONE
Regional Growing Zone5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Taxonomy details not published for this product.