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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Other: This seed can also be broadcast over well worked soil and raked in.

Native to: Canada, Michigan (US), New York, Ontario (CA), Pennsylvania, United States

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Elymus ripariusElymus riparius

River Bank Rye Grass, River Wild Rye, Riverbank Wild Rye

In Stock: 4.207 lb (Total:4.207lb)

Elymus riparius

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4.21 lb PA

Details

Germination:

95%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

64,208

Quantity:

4.21 lb

Collected in:

Pennsylvania

Crop year:

2020

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1828377

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Other: This seed can also be broadcast over well worked soil and raked in.

Native to: Canada, Michigan (US), New York, Ontario (CA), Pennsylvania, United States

Native

Introduced

Experience the natural beauty and ecological benefits of Elymus riparius, commonly known as Riverbank Wild Rye. This remarkable plant, native to the eastern United States, thrives in riparian zones, wet meadows, and prairies, adapting seamlessly to partial or full shade conditions. As a cool-season grass, it flourishes during spring and fall when the soil is cooler, making it an ideal choice for extending your landscape's growing season.

Riverbank Wild Rye is an essential component in streambank restoration projects, effectively combating erosion while self-seeding to expand its range. Its seeds provide sustenance for songbirds and waterfowl, while the plant's robust nature deters deer, ensuring your landscape maintains its lush green appearance. The plant's distinctive nodding spikelets, adorned with 4 to 6-inch spikes, add visual interest, while its bright green leaves create a soothing, natural ambiance.

Easy to identify, with its linear glumes and alternating, arching leaves, Riverbank Wild Rye forms dense clumps, enhancing its ability to protect soil integrity. Its inflorescences stand out as elegant accents in any garden, contrasting beautifully with other native plantings.