Canada Wildrye is a cool-season, perennial bunchgrass native to North America. Canada Wildrye typically forms clumps with tall, slender stems that can reach heights of 2 to 4 feet. The grass features long, flat, and coarse leaves. Its seed heads are open, nodding spikes with long awns, giving them a distinctive appearance. These seed heads emerge in late spring and persist through summer. Product Information Botanic Name: Elymus canadensis Application or Use: Pasture, Forage, Cover Crop, Habitat Germination Time: 7 - 14 days, under optimal conditions.  Allow 3-4 weeks for the unstratified seed to break dormancy and germinate, under optimal conditions. Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone & Cool Season Height: 3 - 5 feet Sunlight Requirements: 8 hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Adapted to many soil types; excellent forage and habitat species When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and after last chance of frost.   Product Information Canada Wildrye is a cool-season, perennial bunchgrass native to North America. Canada Wildrye typically forms clumps with tall, slender stems that can reach heights of 2 to 4 feet. The grass features long, flat, and coarse leaves. Its seed heads are open, nodding spikes with long awns, giving them a distinctive appearance. These seed heads emerge in late spring and persist through summer. Canada Wildrye thrives in a variety of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils, but prefers well-drained areas. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and is relatively drought-tolerant once established. This grass is commonly used for erosion control, habitat restoration, wildlife cover, and in reclamation projects due to its ability to establish quickly and its deep root system that helps prevent soil erosion. Canada Wildrye provides habitat and food for wildlife, particularly birds and small mammals, and can be a valuable component in naturalized landscapes. Once established, Canada Wildrye requires minimal maintenance. Regular watering during establishment and occasional mowing or cutting in late winter or early spring can help promote growth and rejuvenation. Canada Wildrye is valued for its ability to stabilize soils, its wildlife benefits, and its adaptability to a range of soil conditions, making it a practical choice for erosion control and ecological restoration projects. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.