Elymus virginicus
Virginia Wildrye
Short-lived cool season bunchgrass; used for soil stabilization and revegetation of wetlands, often foundn with Riverbank Wildrye; provides food and cover for wildlife.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ELYVIR08
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Grasses & Grass-like Species, Riparian Sites, Uplands & Meadows, Wet Meadows & Wetlands, Woodland Openings
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat: Moist woods, meadows, riverbanks.
Bloom Period: June to October
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 4.2 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 12 in
pH: 5.0 – 7.0
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
Mix Seed Rate per Acre: Up to 4 lb
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy