Photo by Prairie Nursery
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Elymus virginicus
Also Known As
- Virginia Wild Rye
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 4'-5'
- W: 1'
planting zones
- 2a-9b
Elymus virginicus plant details
Elymus virginicus is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Elymus virginicus
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 1 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Elymus virginicus
- USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, clay and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Prairie Nursery
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Gardening facts about Elymus virginicus plant
How to Grow Elymus virginicus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- tan
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- green
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
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Zones
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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