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Canada Wild Rye

Elymuscanadensis

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Elymus (EL-ih-mus)

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Species

canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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frostweed

Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Canada Wild Rye Elymus canadensis is native to Texas and other States.

smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Adapts to a wide range of soils. Easily grown from seed and s...Read More

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