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

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Growing Region

Midwest, Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
115,000
Growing Region
Midwest, Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest
Native
North America, Midwest
Life Form
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun, Part Shade
Precipitation Requirements
Low, Medium
Mature Height
1-2 ft
Flowering Season
Cool/Warm Season
Cool
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Bunch/Sod
Bunch

Star Seed is a leading supplier of conservation and forage seed to the central U.S., offering custom mixes and contract production for ag and reclamation markets. Visit our parent company The NativeSeed Group.