Canada Wild Rye
Canada Wild Rye is a fast-growing prairie grass and an excellent native nurse crop for prairie seedings. Seeded at a rate of two to three pounds per acre with a prairie seed mix, Elymus canadensis will mature in the first or second year while other …
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium, Moist |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 4' - 5' |
| Bloom Color | Cream |
| Bloom Time | July, Aug |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Hardiness Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Root Type | Fibrous |
| Benefits | Birds, Host Plant, Deer Resistant |
| Seeds per Oz | 4200 |
| Propagation Treatment | Dry Stratification |
| Direct Sowing Time | Spring, Early Summer |
Canada Wild Rye is a fast-growing prairie grass and an excellent native nurse crop for prairie seedings. Seeded at a rate of two to three pounds per acre with a prairie seed mix, Elymus canadensis will mature in the first or second year while other prairie grasses and flowers are still developing. The beautiful curving seed heads resemble cultivated rye. Grows on practically any soil, including bare sand, gravel, and raw clay subsoil.
This native grass is a host plant for Zabulon and Woodland skippers.
