Canada Wild Rye Grass - Elymus canadensis

Common Name: Canada Wild Rye Grass
Scientific Name: Elymus canadensis
SunConditions: Full Sun
SoilConditions: Dry to Medium Moist
Cool or Warm Season: Cool / C3
Height Range: 2 - 4 ft
Width Range: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Time: Su to Fall
Bloom Color: Green
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen (basal growth)
Blade Width: Medium-Broad
Deer Resistant:
Forage / Browse: Readily grazed bu livestock and deer
Poisonous: Mature seed awns can injure pets' eyes/mouths if ingested
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Ecological/Landscape Use: Prairie restoration; esp partly-shady plantings
Wildlife Value Highlights: Nesting material and seed source for granivorous birds and small mammals; very palatable, nutritious Spring forage for livestock
Lepidoptera Supported by Species: Larval host for several skippers/satyrs
Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Genus: Genus Elymus generally supports several skippers/satyrs, e.g. Common Roadside Skipper
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