Canada wildrye

Canada wildrye

Elymus canadensis

Canada Wildrye is a cool-season, native bunchgrass that is distributed throughout much of the United States. This intermediate height native grass establishes fast for quick cover and valuable component in erosion control mixes.

Commonly found along ditches, stream banks and in prairies
Adapts well to moist or dry, sandy or rocky soils
Fair palatability for livestock and wildlife
Works well as a mix component with warm season grasses
Mature height of 3 feet
Very good seedling vigor and fast establishing
Very effective soil erosion control
Seed in spring, or dormant seed in late fall

Growing Region
  • Midwest, Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest

Species Attributes

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