Elymus virginicus, 'Suther'-NC Ecotype
Virginia Wildrye, ‘Suther’-NC Ecotype
A short-lived cool season bunchgrass; used for soil stabilization and revegetation of wetlands, often found with Riverbank Wildrye; provides food and cover for wildlife.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ELYVIR05
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat: Moist woods, meadows, riverbanks.
Bloom Period: June to October
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 4.9 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 12 in
pH: 5.0 – 7.4
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Midwest: FACW
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Shade
Drought: Moderate
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 73,000
Seeding Rate: 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