Species: Canada Wildrye (Elymus canadensis L.) Cultivars: Origin: North America Use: Grazing

Description: General: Life Span: 2-4 feet tall, bunchgrass, propagates by seed. Short-lived perennial. Adaptation: pH: Soil: Rainfall: Temperature: 5.0-7.9 Loam (bottomland), prefers moist soils. 20-45 Inches. -43º F (minimum), cold tolerant. Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: General: Seed not available. N/A N/A N/A March-April 1000-2500 lbs/A Low bloat potential.; High percentage of hard seed (good reseeder). Notes: NRCS is currently working with wildryes to release a cultivar.