Virginia wild rye can be seeded in full sun to shaded areas for wildlife habitat, grazing, and erosion control. This cool-season grass gets going earlier in the season than warm-season grasses, such as little bluestem.
Uses: Prairie restoration, wildlife, erosion
Bloom time: June- July
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Space: 12 to 16 inches
Sun: Sun to shade
Moisture: Dry to moist
Seed:
- 6,250 seeds per ounce
- 1 ounce per 400 square feet
- 4 to 6 pounds per acre