Silky Wild Rye, Ornamental Grass Seed
Silky Wild Rye Ornamental Grass Seed
- Graceful bristled spikes enliven shaded forest edges
- Deer resistant growth suits natural woodland plantings
- Short lived plants can renew from seed
- Prefers fertile soil with steady woodland moisture
Key Attributes
About Silky Wild Rye, Ornamental Grass Seed
Silky Wild Rye is a native grass of eastern North American deciduous woods, where its nodding, bristly heads rise above the understory. Like other Elymus grasses, it grows most strongly in cool spring and fall weather and may be relatively short lived. Its stems give woodland birds and insects cover, and the grain can add forage for seed eaters. Plant in partial or full shade with medium moisture.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Provide airflow around seedlings and avoid stagnant, crowded conditions that encourage damping-off or leaf spotting.
Protect newly sown seed from birds when needed, and inspect seedlings for slugs or chewing insects.
Native States & Regions
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Native regions: Widespread Native
Silky Wild Rye Ornamental Grass Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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