Canada Wild Rye
Elymus canadensis
Description
Canada Wild Rye is a native, perennial grass widely found in North America. It is known for its arching, bristly seed heads and is often used for erosion control, as well as in prairie and wildlife habitat restoration projects due to its adaptability and deep root system.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 3 to 5 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- June, July, August, September
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The plant produces attractive, arching flowering spikes that are greenish to tan.