Elymus canadensis

Canada Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis is a native clump-forming grass with stiff, bristly plumes or grass heads appearing in early to mid summer. The foliage is blue-green and coarse. Canada Wild Rye is best suited for a prairie or a naturalized area where it will be kept in check by the competition of other plants.

  • Height: 4' – 6'
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: July, August
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Savanna
    • Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Green
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Flower Height

    • 4' to 6'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 6"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg