Canada Wildrye

Elymus canadensis, native

• Short-lived, cool season perennial
• Exceptional seedling vigour and rapid establishment
• Used for stabilizing eroded areas due to deep, spreading root system
• Leaves are flat, wide and waxy looking
• Good quality forage early in the grazing season but then quality and palatability drops off as plants mature
• Shade tolerant
• Good winter hardiness
• Grows in woody areas along trails, rivers and streams