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bird friendlyBenefits:
  • Wildflowers
  • Birds
  • Erosion Control

Range:Throughout the US, except the far SE.

Wetland:This species can be found in wetland and upland habitat.

Plant Responsibly: Check the for this species.

Fall plant or Stratify? yes
Benefits from 2-3 months cold-damp stratification.
How to Stratify Seed balls

Ecotype:
  • Arid
  • Forest
  • Prairie
  • Urban Wasteland
  • Gardens


Suggested Companions:
Big Bluestem {related_species:image-credit}
Big Bluestem
Black Eyed Susan {related_species:image-credit}
Black Eyed Susan
Golden Alexanders {related_species:image-credit}
Golden Alexanders
Pale Purple Coneflower {related_species:image-credit}
Pale Purple Coneflower
Ohio Spiderwort {related_species:image-credit}
Ohio Spiderwort

Canada Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis
Canada Wild Rye, or Blue Wild Rye, is a perennial bunch grass that is native to much of the US, except the far South Eastern states. It is most abundant in the plains and prairies of the US and Canada from Texas to the Arctic. An adaptable plant, it can also be found in dunes near water and woodlands. The striking flower heads of Canada Wild Rye are a light bluish green and can reach almost a foot long.

Although it can grow without the symbiosis, it is known to partner up with certain fungi, forming mycorrhizae that can substantially boost its nutrient uptake. Because of this plants tolerance of different soils, it is used to vegetate and stabilize mining overburden, and would be suitable to use on other disturbed lands.

Photograph Courtesy of Dr. Peter Chen. 

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