{"product_id":"silky-wild-rye-elymus-villosus","title":"Silky Wild Rye (Elymus villosus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilky Wild Rye (Elymus villosus), also known as Hairy Wildrye, is an elegant, tufted woodland grass that brings a touch of wild sophistication to shaded landscapes. Reaching a height of 2 to 4 feet, this perennial is easily recognized by its gracefully nodding, bristly seed heads that emerge in early summer. Its slender, dark green leaves and distinctly hairy sheaths give the plant a soft, textured appearance. Native to deciduous forests and savannas across eastern North America, it thrives in partial sun to light shade and prefers moist, fertile loamy soils. Beyond its ornamental appeal, Silky Wild Rye serves as a vital host plant for various native insects and provides essential nesting cover for ground-dwelling birds and small mammals. This cool-season grass is an excellent choice for stabilizing wooded slopes or adding vertical interest to a native shade garden. The seed heads remain attractive well into the fall, providing lasting texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Wet to Medium-Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun–Aug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 35 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/elymus-villosus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Silky Wild Rye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926606745797,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926606778565,"sku":null,"price":39.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926606811333,"sku":null,"price":76.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/Elymus-villosus.jpg?v=1793733109","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/silky-wild-rye-elymus-villosus","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}