Virginia Wildrye

 

Common Name	Virginia Wildrye
Scientific Name	Elymus virginicus
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals, large mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	less than 3'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	excellent along forest edges or in floodplain; dark green foliage