Silky Wildrye (Elymus villosus)
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Silky Wildrye is a 2' to 4' tall native perennial cool season woodland grass. It has gracefully arching seed heads, hairy sheaths, and is generally shorter than other similar wild rye species. Silky Wildrye flowers in late spring and prefers medium to moist soils and partial shade. It is usually found growing in deciduous woodlands, woodland borders, savannas, and moist thickets. This is an excellent plant for woodland gardens and moist shaded borders. This plant provides valuable cover for wildlife in woodland settings. Prices listed are based on pure live seed weight, not bulk weight. You are only paying for viable seed.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Silky Wildrye (Elymus villosus) |
| Alternatative Common Names | Downy Wildrye, Hairy Wildrye |
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| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
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| Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | FACU |
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| Average height | 2-3ft |
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| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 88000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 5500 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 450 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Nesting; |