| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
| Flood Tolerance | Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Excellent |
| Soil PH | Neutral to Basic |
| Soil Type | Suitable on All Soil Types (Coarse to Fine) |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 80,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 100-150 cm |
Dahurian Wildrye
Elymus dahuricus, introduced
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Primarily used for short-term pasture or hay
- Useful in reclamation projects due to its adaptability, ease of establishment and short lifespan
- Stabilizes surface soil very quickly but has shallow roots
- Good winter hardiness
- Can tolerate up to four weeks of flooding in the spring
- Very salt tolerant
