Similar to Prairie Wildrye, this plant is found on bottomlands, low prairies, stream banks, and edges of woods, in moist fertile soils. Virginia wild rye is very palatable and nutritious for livestock, but becomes tough when mature. It is excellent for establishing vegetation in shady areas. It mixes nicely with all other warm-season native grasses. Its seedlings are vigorous and produce ground cover rapidly. It is a larval food source for butterflies, and the grain from seed is an important food for wildlife.
Virginia Wildrye
Elymus virginicus
- Item: #
- 2035
1 Ft - 3 Ft Height
|Perennial
|Blooms Mar - May
Soil Type
Sand
Loam
Clay
Caliche
Soil Moisture
Medium Soil Moisture
Moist Soil
Sunlight
Full
Partial
Dappled
Shade
Seed
Rate
What's the Seeding Rate?
**LAWN & GARDEN: High density rate improves fill and establishment while reducing weed opportunity **OPEN SPACE: Economical rangeland density for larger acreage but requires longer establishment period
Lawn & Garden:
1 LB covers 1750 sq ft
Open Space:
12 LB per acre
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