Canada Wild Rye

Elymuscanadensis

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Elymus (EL-ih-mus)
Species
canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)
Synonym
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)
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Manilla, Iowa

Frenchtown, New Jersey

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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

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

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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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