Elymus riparius (Riverbank Wild Rye) Seed

Riverbank Wild Rye Description:

Elymus riparius, commonly known as Riverbank Wild Rye, is a native North American grass species that belongs to the Poaceae family. You can find Elymus riparius near shady river and stream banks in sandy soils. You can identify Riverbank Wild Rye by its hairless sheaths and leafy stems.

Native Range:

Riverbank Wild Rye is found through the Midwest and Eastern United States, excluding Florida and Louisiana.

Standard Plant Information:

Plant Height: 3 - 5 feet

Fruiting Season: July - September

Preferred Habitat: Part shade to full shade. Often found in floodplains and other moist habitats.

Stratification: A