Elymus virginicus

Grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms a loose clump
Coarse leaf blades are grayish-green
Flower spikes emerge green, change to brown and are a bit thicker than E. canadensis
Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Height: 150 cm
Foliage Height: 100 cm
Grass type: Cool Season

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Brown, Green

HEIGHT:
100-150 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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PL50

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in a moist to average soil, in full sun to partial shade. Foliage adds winter interest, but prune (if desired) in late winter to make way for new growth. Not suited for small landscapes due to its self-seeding nature. This is a good grass for erosion control because of its fibrous root system.

Additional Notes about Virginia Wild Rye:

Native to Ontario and much of North America.

Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and continue until temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.