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Wildrye, Virginia
(Elymus virginicus)

Code: ELVI Category: Grass Seeds Tags: Cool Season Grass Seed, Reclamation, U.S. Native, Wildlife

This cool-season bunchgrass is native to the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. It is shade tolerant and prefers moister soils. Virginia Wildrye provides forage for livestock and large game animals. Birds and small mammals will forage on seeds and utilize plant parts for nests and dens. It makes a good component of grass mixtures used in conservation and restoration projects.

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Additional Information

Scientific Name

Elymus virginicus

Seed Type

Perennial

Cool or Warm Season

Cool

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture

Moderate, Moist

Max. Height (in.)

48

Seeds/lb.

96,000

Planting rate with flowers (lbs./acre)

4

Planting rate alone (lbs./acre)

12-15


Wildrye, Virginia (Elymus virginicus)
  • Additional information

Additional Information

Scientific Name

Elymus virginicus

Seed Type

Perennial

Cool or Warm Season

Cool

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture

Moderate, Moist

Max. Height (in.)

48

Seeds/lb.

96,000

Planting rate with flowers (lbs./acre)

4

Planting rate alone (lbs./acre)

12-15


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