Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis) is a short-lived, drought-tolerant perennial grass. It reaches a height of around 1.5 m and is topped with a long bristly seedhead. The seeds are an important food source for grassland birds and the foliage is used by small animals as a place to hide and for nesting materials. Canada Wild Rye is a great species for ecological restoration projects due to its ability to establish quickly and reduce erosion.
Elymus canadensis
Canada wild rye
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| Provenance | Kawarthas |
| Harvest | Seed production beds |
| Seeds per packet | 100 |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture | Dry to medium |
| Height | 1 to 1.5 m |
| Flowering | July and August |
| Germination code | A |
| Other common names | Nodding wildrye, Great Plains wildrye |