Description: Clump-forming grass with silky, arching seed heads.
Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial. 3ft height
Sun/Shade: Partial shade.
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers moist soil.
Soil Preferences: Well-drained, average soil.
Benefits: Provides habitat for wildlife and adds texture to gardens. Great for woodland edges.
 
From Prairie Moon Nursery:
A common grass of deciduous woodlands. The bristly, nodding inflorescence typical of Elymus species makes a nice accent in woodland gardens. Most Elymus grasses are short-lived perennials. Silky Wild Rye actively grows during the spring and fall when soil temperatures are cool.