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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
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Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
Flood Tolerance | Fair |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Salt Tolerance | Good |
Soil PH | Neutral to Acidic |
Soil Type | Coarse to Medium |
Approx. Seeds/lb | 115,000 |
Canopy Mature Height | 60-150 cm |