Elymus villosus

Silky Wildrye

Cool season bunchgrass; used for soil stabilization on low-fertility sites; provides food and cover for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Silky Wildrye

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Grasses & Grass-like Species, Riparian Sites, Uplands & Meadows, Woodland Openings

• Characteristics:

  Dense spikes produce small grain seeds.

• Habitat:

  Streambanks, moist woods, marshes.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Summer/Fall

• Typical Height:

  3.0 ft

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Shade

• Drought:

  High

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  88,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Expect to apply about 10 lb per acre. When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 1.0% and not more than 25.0% of the total.

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy