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Canada Wildrye

 

Description

Canada Wildrye is a tall growing, coarse perennial bunch grass. Winter hardy, it grows well on many kinds of soil, but is especially adapted to sandy soils. Produces early spring grazing from vigorous seedlings. Canada Wildrye matures in the first or second year, ahead of other longer-lived prairie grasses and flowers.

 

Quick Facts

Tall growing, coarse perennial bunch

Winter hardy

Well adapted to many kinds of soil

Produces early spring grazing

Vigorous seedlings

Matures in the 1st or 2nd year

Beautiful curving seedheads

 

Buying details

Price (per lb)
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Seeding rate (PLS lbs per acre)
10 – 12 (alone)
2 – 3 (mixture)

Seeding date
April 1 – May 1

Germination Rate:
14 days

Estimated Life Expectancy:
10+ years