Canada Wildrye

Elymus canadensis

Beautiful cool-season bunchgrass makes showy, wheat-like seed heads in spring that ripen in mid-summer. Moderately drought-tolerant once established. Provides nesting sites and cover for birds.

Plant Details

Native Range: Native to western CO and much of the lower 48
Height: 2-4 feet
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Water Needs: Moderate/Moist
Soil: Sandy-clayey
Sunlight: Sun or part shade
Bloom Time: Early Summer
USDA Zone: 3-9
Life Cycle: Perennial

Shipping

Pick up, shipping, and delivery options available. We can ship anywhere in the contiguous U.S. except Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming due to state regulations regarding agricultural imports.

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Elymus canadensisEVB.jpg | Crazytwoknobs | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0