Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Elymus canadensis

Common Name: Canadain Wild Rye, WIld Rye, Nodding Wild Rye

DescriptionA cool season, clump-forming North American native ornamental bunch grass with arching, wheat/rye-like flowers.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage to moist
Flowerslong, stiff, bristle like at the top of the stem, greenish drying to tan
Leavesflat or curled inward at the tip, 3/8-3/4 inch wide, up to 15 inches long, clasp the stem at their base, turning tan in the fall
Dimensions3-5 feet tall, clump forming
Maintenancewill readily self seed in a garden
Propagationseeds
Native SiteNorth American native grass found growing in moist to moderately dry Prairies.
Notes & Reference#56-Tall Grass Prairie Wildflowers (Doug Ladd) , #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)
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