Elymus canadensis L.
characteristics
Short-lived perennial, late cool-season bunchgrass with erect or arching culms and flat, wide, waxy, green, pointed leaves. Auricles are claw-like and clasping, arising from a broad, yellowish or light green collar. Thick and bristly spikelets can reach 4 cm in length. Self seeds and spreads quickly. Gives way to other grasses. Grows in full sun or full shade.
115,000 seeds/pound; starts from seed, container.
T | SSN | H | W | sun | soil | H2O | fire | N2 | pH | summer | fall | flower (seed) |
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P | CW | 1.3 | B | S/SH | F-M-C | DM | • | - | 5.0-7.9 | green | yellow-pale | grey purple |
habitat
Fields, waste areas, roadsides, forests, path edges.
uses
Good forage early in season. Excellent erosion control; establishes quickly. Excellent cover crop for Native replantings. Provides nesting, brood, winter, and escape cover for birds and small mammals.
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