Canada Wildrye

Elymus canadensis
Cool season bunchgrass ideal for moist sites and quick to establish.

About Canada Wildrye

Canada Wildrye is a cool season native, bunch grass that prefers moist sites. It has good seedling vigor and rapid spring growth that aids in easy establishment and ground cover. This grass also has some shade tolerance and can grow in sandy soil types. At maturity in July, the seed head is a nodding spike. It adds diversity to prairie mixtures and seed heads can be used in dried arrangements.

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Product Details

Height Range: 36 - 48 inches
Seeding Rate: Broadcast: 1 PLS Lb. / 2,000 sq ft | Drilled: 10 - 12 PLS Lbs. / Ac
Seeds Per Pound: 115000
Growing Season Cool Season
Lifespan Perennial
Type Bunch-type
Planting Season Early Spring
Spring
Target Solution Sand Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Full Sun
Quick Establishment
Deer Resistant
Ideal for Birds
Use Ground Cover & Erosion Control
Soil Builder