A tall grass that looks great planted in mass, Canada Wild Rye has great four season interest.
Pollinator Type
Caterpillars
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
3 to 8
Height
3 to 5 ft.
Spread
2 to 3 ft.
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Dry Soil, Medium Soil
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
July, August, September
Design Considerations
Fibrous root system. Robust grass readily reseeds itself and can be aggressive in some situations. If the seeds are planted during the spring, it can develop culms with flowering spikes during the summer or fall of the same year.
Care and Maintenance
Low maintenance
Pest and Diseases
No major issues
Establishment and Propagation
Can start from seed or plugs.
Commercial Availability
Occasionally available
Alternative Plant Selections
Virginia Wild Rye, Bottlebrush Grass
Native Status
Illinois native statewide
Fall Color
Tan
Growth habit
Clump forming
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
