Elymus virginicus

Virginia Wild Rye

Similar to Canada Wild Rye, this graceful grass grows in full sun or moderate shade. Excellent for stabilizing disturbed soils in woodland situations, the plants grow in almost any soil and does particularly well in slightly moist soils along woodland streams and floodplains. Excellent for wooded openings and forest edges, especially on cooler north and east-facing forest edges. Reseeds readily.

Easy-to-grow
Great in meadow plantings or as feature grass
Good cut or dried grass

Height:

4-5 Feet

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Spread:

12-18 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

3-8

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Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
Attracts Wildlife
Upland Birds and Game
Songbirds
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Foliage Color
Gold
Habit
Perennial
Program
Grow Native!
Attributes
Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
Dried Flower
Midwest Native
Drought Tolerant
Naturalizing
Border or Bed
Erosion Control
Rain Gardens and Bioswales
Container
Ground Cover
Sun-loving
Cut Flower
Mass Planting