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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

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    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

    Similar to Canada Wild Rye, this graceful grass grows in full sun or moderate shade. Fast-growing, it is excellent for stabilizing wooded hillsides and ravines. Tolerant of moisture, it is an ideal choice for planting along woodland streams and floodplains. Reseeds readily. Hardy to Zones 2 - 9.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    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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    Elymus magellanicus

    aka Agropyron magellanicum, Elymus magellanicum, Leymus magellanicum, Blue Dune Grass, Blue Wheat Grass, Wheat Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Elymus magellanicus foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Elymus elymoides

    aka Squirreltail

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Elymus elymoides flower by The Watershed Nursery
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    Elymus glaucus

    aka Blue Wild Rye

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Elymus glaucus flower by The Watershed Nursery
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    Elymus canadensis

    aka Canada Wild Rye

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 1'

    • sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Elymus canadensis by Prairie Nursery
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    Leymus cinereus

    aka Elymus cinereus, Basin Wildrye, Great Basin Wild Rye

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Leymus cinereus flower, foliage, form by Matt Lavin
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