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Elymus riparius

riverbank wild rye

 

Found along riverbanks, this perennial grass thrives in full sun and moist, sandy, or loamy soils. Elymus riparius is a major player in preventing soil erosion due to its dense root system. It offers habitat and nectar to a range of insects, including bees, and its seeds attract birds in fall. This hardy rye grass grows well in wetland or streamside gardens, stabilizing soils while providing for pollinators and seed-eating birds.

 

photo by Arron Gunnar

Elymus riparius (riverbank wild rye)

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  • type: Grass
    sun needs: Part sun to shade
    water needs: Wet to average soil
    height: Ht. 3-5'
    plant spacing: space 2' apart
    bloom time: June, July, August
    bloom color: yellow
  • Moderately salt tolerant. Some salt exposure should not be fatal to the plant but some leaf burning may still occur.
    Deer resistant (please note that does not mean deer proof).
    Can grow in a container
    Can grow in a rain garden setting

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