Canada Wildrye
- Also Known As: Canadian Wildrye, Prairie Wildrye, Nodding Wildrye
- Botanical Name: Elymus canadensis
- Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
- Light Requirement: Partial Shade, Full Sun
- Water Demand: Medium
- Landscape Use: Erosion Control, Deer Resistant
- Ornamental Color: Tan, Green
- Native or Adapted: Adapted
- Wildlife Value: Butterflies, Birds
- Season: Summer, Spring
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
- Plant Form: Bushy
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 2' - 4'
- Plant Height: 2' - 6'
Description
This tufted grass with attractive seed heads does best in shady areas with adequate moisture. Prefers shaded sites along fence rows, wood borders, and moist ravines. Cool-season tufted perennial. Wheat-like heads bob in the summer wind.
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