Grass, Canada Wildrye

Elymus canadensis

Cool-season native rye with arching blue-green blades and nodding bristly seed heads. Useful Texas prairie component for fall and spring green-up.

Landscape use

Prairie restorations, meadow mixes, and naturalistic borders.

Sun to light shade. Moderate water. Cut or graze after seed set. May go summer-dormant in extreme heat — pair with warm-season natives.