Silky Wild Rye Grass - Elymus villosus

Common Name: Silky Wild Rye Grass
Scientific Name: Elymus villosus
SunConditions: Full Sun/Partial Shade
SoilConditions: Dry to Medium Moist
Cool or Warm Season: Cool / C3
Height Range: 2 - 4 ft
Width Range: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Time: Su to Fall
Bloom Color: Green
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen (basal growth)
Blade Width: Medium
Deer Resistant:
Forage / Browse: Foliage grazed by deer and other wildlife
Poisonous: No
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Ecological/Landscape Use: Attractive Flowers; woodland edges, savanna/woodland restoration
Wildlife Value Highlights: Seeds eaten by birds
Lepidoptera Supported by Species:
Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Genus: Genus Elymus generally several skippers/satyrs
For More Info: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/plant_insects/plants/elymus_villosus.html