{"product_id":"canada-wild-rye-elymus-canadensis","title":"Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis) is a striking, cool-season grass that adds immediate drama and texture to the prairie with its large, nodding seed heads. This short-lived perennial typically reaches heights of 3 to 5 feet and is easily recognized by its arching, bristly spikes that resemble cultivated rye. Native to most of North America, it is a versatile species found in prairies, savannas, and along riverbanks. As a pioneer plant, it establishes quickly, providing excellent cover and erosion control while slower-growing species take hold. Its foliage serves as a larval host for various moths, and the seeds provide food for small mammals and birds. The blue-green summer foliage transitions to a beautiful golden-tan in the fall, providing winter interest. Canada Wild Rye is highly adaptable, thriving in full sun to partial shade and soil ranging from dry to medium-wet. The seeds germinate readily without pretreatment, making it an easy and rewarding addition to any native planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Wet to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jul–Oct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-lived, Cool-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 44 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/elymus-canadensis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Canada Wild Rye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926640627909,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926640660677,"sku":null,"price":6.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926640693445,"sku":null,"price":12.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50926640726213,"sku":null,"price":23.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":50926640758981,"sku":null,"price":111.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/elymus-canadensis-canada-wild-rye_0904_175946.jpg?v=1793656310","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/canada-wild-rye-elymus-canadensis","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}