Silky Wild Rye, Hairy Wild Rye

Silky Wild Rye, Hairy Wild Rye Elymus villosus Part to full shade, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, prefers fertile loam but tolerates sandy and clay soils.  2 ½ – 3 ½ feet height, blooms in summer, green flower. Germination Code:  A Native Region:  Statewide Cool season. An attractive woodland grass.  Easy to grow. grass;sun/shade;wet;clay grass;sun/shade;wet;loam grass;sun/shade;wet;sand grass;sun/shade;medium;clay grass;sun/shade;medium;loam grass;sun/shade;medium;sand grass;sun/shade;dry;clay grass;sun/shade;dry;loam grass;sun/shade;dry;sand grass;shade;wet;clay grass;shade;wet;loam grass;shade;wet;sand grass;shade;medium;clay grass;shade;medium;loam grass;shade;medium;sand grass;shade;dry;clay grass;shade;dry;loam grass;shade;dry;sand

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