Virginia Wild Rye Elymus virginicus

Description
Virginia Wild Rye is a tall graceful grass that grows in full sun or moderate shade. Fast-growing and very moisture tolerant, this native grass is excellent for stabilizing on wooded hillsides and in ravines, and is also ideal for planting along woodland streams and floodplains. Reseeds readily.

Cultural Details
Soil Type:Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Moisture:Medium, Moist
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial, Shade
Height:4' - 5'
Bloom Color:Green, Cream
Bloom Time:July, Aug
Spacing:1'
Zones:2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Root Type    :Fibrous
Benefits:Birds, Host Plant, Deer Resistant
Seeds per Oz:3900
Propagation:Dry Stratification
Direct Sowing:Spring, Early Summer