Canada Wildrye, Canada Wild Rye Elymus canadensis

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Botanical Name:

Elymus canadensis

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Elymus

Species:

canadensis

Common Name:

Canada Wildrye, Canada Wild Rye

Seeds Per Pound:

80,354

Quantity:

8.61 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

Germination:

95%

Germination Test Type:

estimate

Purity:

96%

Height:

2-3 feet

Collection Locale:

Minnesota

Crop Year:

2021

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 8.61 lb

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Elymus canadensis

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1 packet (~ 80 seeds)

$2.95

10 gram (~ 1772 seeds)

$7.50

1 oz (~ 5022 seeds)

$9.95

1 lb (~ 80354 seeds)

$29.50

1 kg (~ 177150 seeds)

$58.00

Characteristics

Mine Reclamation

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: Broadcast, drill or hydroseed. Surface sow and keep moist, mulch the seed bed.

In a Nutshell:

* Elymus canadensis is a species of wild rye known by the common name Canada wild rye . This grass is native to much of North America, being most abundant in the central plains. It grows in a number of ecosystems, including riparian woodlands, many types of forest, lakeside sand dunes, and tallgrass prairie .

* This is a perennial bunch grass reaching heights of one to one and a half meters. It grows from a small rhizome , forms a shallow, fine root network, and is a facultative mycotroph, receiving about 25% of its nutrients on average from symbiotic mycorrhizae .

* This grass is sometimes used for stabilizing eroded areas and for vegetating metal-rich soils in reclaimed mines. more...

* An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils, preferring a sandy soil and a sunny position more...

Wiki description:

[ edit ] Description This is a perennial bunch grass reaching heights of one to one and a half meters. It grows from a small rhizome , forms a shallow, fine root network, and is a facultative mycotroph, receiving about 25% of its nutrients on average from symbiotic mycorrhizae . [ 1 ] Its stems are hollow and tough at maturity and bear rough, flat leaves reaching 20 to 30 centimeters in length.The inflorescence is a nodding spike up to 25 centimeters long containing 5 to 20 spikelets . Each spikelet is one or two centimeters long, not counting the sharp, hard, curling awn which may exceed three centimeters in length. This grass is sometimes used for stabilizing eroded areas and for vegetating metal-rich soils in reclaimed mines. [ 1 ]

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Elymus canadensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Jul to August, and the seeds ripen from Sep to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires moist soil and can tolerate drought.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Canada Wildrye, Canada Wild Rye Elymus canadensis

Elymus canadensis

Poaceae

Elymus

canadensis

Canada Wildrye, Canada Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis

Plant for Moist Soil

Shade Tolerant Plant

Plant with Fast Growth

Herbaceous Plant

Perennial Plant

Ground Cover

Erosion Control

Mine Reclamation