Elymus virginicus

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Virginia Wild Rye

NY Ecotype (grown from seed)

  • Short-lived perennial grass; 2-4ft tall

  • Cool season bunchgrass; summer green awns turn crimson-gold in autumn

  • Similar species to Elymus canadensis, but slightly shorter with a smaller seedhead & prefers wetter/shadier conditions

  • Deep roots prevent soil erosion; great for hillside plantings

  • Host plant to various skippers, moths & beetles — valued for biological pest control & beetle banks

  • Birds forage on seeds in fall/winter & collect foliage in spring for nest material

  • Due to its short-lived nature & small rhizomes, relies on seed dispersal for reproduction

  • WARNING: sharp awns can pose a threat to pets, particularly their eyes — plant accordingly

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Virginia Wild Rye

NY Ecotype (grown from seed)

  • Short-lived perennial grass; 2-4ft tall

  • Cool season bunchgrass; summer green awns turn crimson-gold in autumn

  • Similar species to Elymus canadensis, but slightly shorter with a smaller seedhead & prefers wetter/shadier conditions

  • Deep roots prevent soil erosion; great for hillside plantings

  • Host plant to various skippers, moths & beetles — valued for biological pest control & beetle banks

  • Birds forage on seeds in fall/winter & collect foliage in spring for nest material

  • Due to its short-lived nature & small rhizomes, relies on seed dispersal for reproduction

  • WARNING: sharp awns can pose a threat to pets, particularly their eyes — plant accordingly

Details

  • Golden, Crimson

  • Summer

  • 2-4’

  • Medium, Wet

  • Full, Partial, Shade

  • Branded Skippers, Satyrs, False Wainscot

  • FACW - usually occurs in wetlands, but can occur in non-wetlands

  • No cold stratification required