Elymus canadensis

Common Name: Canada Wild Rye

Plant Type: Grass/Sedge/Rush

Habitat: Prairie

Light Requirements: sun

Soil Moisture: dry, mesic

Soil Type: Sand

Height: 3 - 5 ft

Bloom Time: Summer

Flower Colour: green

Details/Comments: Tall attractive grass of sandy prairie. Huge rye seed heads in early fall.

Picture Copyright: John Oyston