Short’s Resort
Field Station
Est. 2026 · No. 01
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Specimen Note · 03 · Drainage

Virginia Wildrye

Elymus virginicusShort’s Resort Field Station
Pending NPSOT review

Shade-tolerant cool-season bunchgrass for drainage edges and partial canopy. Sow fresh in fall; useful where switchgrass and the bluestems want more sun.

StatusA working first pass, being reconciled against NPSOT and USDA PLANTS. Corrections welcome at [email protected].
Virginia Wildrye — Elymus virginicus
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Not photographed on this property
Propagation Record
Section03 · Drainage
MethodSeed (fall-sown)
Seed treatmentFresh seed; cool-season
ProvenanceBottom edges
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