Elymus canadensis

Canada Wildrye

Short-lived cool season bunchgrass; establishes quickly in disturbed areas; used for soil stabilization; provides food and cover for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Item Number:

  ELYCAN01

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows, Woodland Openings

• Characteristics:

  6"-8" long seedheads have 2 spikelets at each node that produce small grain seeds; year-round green foliage.

• Habitat:

  Alluvial thickets, streambanks, meadows; establishes best in well-drained soils.

• Bloom Period:

  June to October

• Minimum Root Depth:

  16 in

• pH:

  5.0 – 7.9

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Shade

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  114,000

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy

Included in mixes

• NJ Salt Tolerant Basin Mix
• Native Steep Slope Mix w/Annual Ryegrass
• Native Steep Slope Mix w/Grain Oats
• Native Steep Slope Mix w/Grain Rye