Species: Virginia wildrye (Elymus Virgincus L.) Cultivars: Native grass occurring throughout most of Texas except High Plains & Trans Pecos. Origin: North America Use: Grazing

Description: General: Life Span: 2-4 feet tall, erect. Short-lived perennial. Adaptation: pH: Soil: Rainfall: 5.0-7.5 Loam (bottomland), grows in variety of sands and clays. Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: seed not available N/A N/A N/A March-April 1000-2000 lb/A Notes: NRCS is currently working with wildryes to release a cultivar. Provides seed and forage for birds and small mammals. Used for denning and resting material. Fair forage for wildlife.