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Elymus canadensis Canada wildrye

Previous scientific name(s): Elymus brachystachys, Elymus Canadensis var. brachystachys, Elymus Canadensis var. hirsutus, Elymus Canadensis var. r

Tall, cool season, short-lived perennial bunchgrass adapted to moist or periodically moist, well-drained sites including sandy drainages or banks. Good palatability but poor tolerance to grazing. Establishes easily providing quick initial cover.

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Species Attributes

Height:

25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

12 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Best

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Average

Moderately Fine:

Marginal

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Average

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

11 - 15 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

24.10 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

115,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

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