Virginia wild rye
Elymus virginicus
Elymus
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 3–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Virginia wild rye is a low-maintenance native grass perfect for naturalizing and erosion control. It tolerates various soil conditions and requires minimal care once established. This hardy perennial provides excellent habitat value and winter interest in the landscape.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Deep Watering When Soil Surface Is Dry
Soil pH
5 – 7.4
Temperature
-40° – 100°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Alberta
Arizona
Arkansas
Bermuda
British Columbia
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Manitoba
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 3, 2021 by Elaine Kane (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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