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NATIVE GRASSES #1074 · ELYMUS CANADENSIS

CANADA
WILDRYE

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The native nurse crop — fast-establishing cool-season grass that protects slow natives while they get their feet under them.

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RATE: 1 PLS LB PER 1000 SQ FT OR 10 PLS LBS PER ACRE

SUMMARY

Canada Wildrye is a native, cool-season perennial bunchgrass that grows to 4 feet tall and is commonly found along sandy shores, wooded areas, and other disturbed sites. Canada Wildrye is well adapted throughout the northeast, north, and western United States.

NATIVE NURSE CROP

Fast cover that protects slow-establishing natives.

QUICK ESTABLISHMENT

Among the fastest natives from seed.

COOL SEASON

Spring and fall growth complements warm-season natives.

EROSION CONTROL

Immediate year-one soil protection on disturbed sites.

SHADE TOLERANT

One of the better natives for partially shaded plantings.

WILDLIFE COVER

Provides structure and seed for birds.

SHORT LIVED

Thins as the permanent stand matures — that's by design.

PLANTING INFORMATION

Planting Rate1 PLS LB PER 1000 SQ FT OR 10 PLS LBS PER ACRE

Planting SeasonSpring; Fall

Plant Depth (in)0.5"

Minimum Soil Temp for Germination50° F

Optimal Soil pH5–7.9

EstablishmentModerate

SEED INFORMATION

Seeds Per Pound115,000

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Leaf ColorGreen

Growing CyclePerennial

Sun RequirementFull Sun; Shade

Grass TypeFIELD TYPE

NativeYes

ZONE

Regional Growing Zone1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 11; 12

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9

Temperature ZoneWarm; Cool; Transitional

Taxonomy details not published for this product.

CANADA WILDRYE

SUMMARY

NATIVE NURSE CROP

QUICK ESTABLISHMENT

COOL SEASON

EROSION CONTROL

SHADE TOLERANT

WILDLIFE COVER

SHORT LIVED

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