Canada Wild Rye Seeds - Elymus canadensis
Canada Wild Rye Seeds - Elymus canadensis - 1 Packet is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Canada Wild Rye is a cool-season grass that serves multiple purposes in the survival garden: erosion control, wildlife habitat, and edible grain production, all in one hardy North American native grass! This cool-season perennial grass develops graceful arching stems topped with feathery seed heads that create natural movement in the landscape. It's quick establishing to stabilize soil on slopes and problem areas.
Growing 3-5 feet tall with deep roots that prevent erosion and build topsoil, Canada Wild Rye adapts to almost any soil type from clay to sand. Native across zones 3-9, this versatile grass establishes quickly and provides year-round structure to naturalized areas. The edible seeds can be harvested as a wild cereal grain, offering food security value for humans alongside its benefits to the local ecosystem.
Build sustainable landscapes, control erosion on challenging sites, or add a dual-purpose native to your homestead with Canada Wild Rye's proven reliability. This productive grass creates habitat for butterfly and moth larvae while producing harvestable grain, making it an essential component of both wildlife gardens and survival plantings.
- Multi-purpose ornamental grass provides beauty, erosion control, wildlife habitat, and edible grain production in one hardy native plant
- Graceful 3-5 foot arching stems with feathery seed heads create natural movement in the garden while the deep roots stabilize soil on slopes and problem areas
- Critical habitat plant; wild rye is a larval host for native butterflies and moths and provides cover and nesting material for songbirds and other small wildlife
- Extremely adaptable grass for growing in challenging conditions; very quick to establish; thrives in clay, loam, or sandy soils from full sun to partial shade across zones 3-9
- Cold stratification improves germination success for this cool-season grass; consult seed packet's growing guide with tips for establishment and seed harvesting techniques
Canada Wild Rye Seeds - Elymus canadensis
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All of our seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, heirloom varieties with tested germination rates
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Support Native Habitats
- Supports Local Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Native plants are uniquely adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, forming the foundation of healthy ecosystems. They provide essential food, shelter, and breeding grounds for a wide array of native wildlife, including pollinators like bees and butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects, which helps to maintain and enhance local biodiversity.
- Requires Less Maintenance and Resources: Once established, native plants typically require significantly less water, fertilizer, and pesticides compared to non-native ornamental plants. Their deep root systems improve soil health and water penetration, reducing runoff and erosion, and their natural resistance to local pests and diseases minimizes the need for chemical interventions, saving time, money, and environmental impact.
- Contributes to Climate Resiliency and Conservation: By supporting a healthy native plant community, you are helping to create more resilient landscapes that can better withstand the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events. Growing native plants also plays a crucial role in conserving local plant genetics, preserving the natural heritage of a region, and providing critical habitat corridors for wildlife facing habitat loss.
- Detailed Growing Information: Paper seed packets include clear planting instructions, germination tips, and seed-saving info, great for beginner or experienced gardeners growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, or native plants.
- Trusted USA Seed Company: Family-owned business providing heirloom, non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds; always fresh, untreated, rigorously tested, and expertly packed for long-term storage and gardening success across all experience levels
Frequently Asked Questions
What are heirloom seeds?
What are heirloom seeds?
Heirloom seeds are the types of seeds your grandparents grew. These varieties have been passed down from generation to generation. They’re old reliable open-pollinated varieties that aren’t typically grown commercially. Instead, they have a rich history that predates modern breeding techniques.
You can learn more about open-pollinated, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds in our Survival Garden Training blog.
Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?
Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?
The majority of our seeds are sourced in the United States, with a few exceptions when the seed is difficult to source domestically. Whenever we do have to source outside of the US, we ensure our seeds are safe to grow, non-GMO varieties that meet our standards for germination and reliability.
Are your seeds treated?
Are your seeds treated?
No, we do not pre-treat our farmer seeds. All of our garden seeds for sale are untreated, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. They are kept in temperature-controlled cooler storage until they are packed and shipped to keep them pest and disease-free.
In what zones can I grow your seeds?
In what zones can I grow your seeds?
The seeds in our collections are specifically chosen from varieties that can be successfully grown from Zone 3 to Zone 10 USDA Hardiness Zones. However, individual varieties have specific needs to thrive in different environments. Each seed pack has optimal temperatures for germination and instructions on seed starting. Consult local frost dates to plan your garden and get the most out of your seeds.
What is the shelf life of these gardening seeds?
What is the shelf life of these gardening seeds?
Our seeds will generally last for 3-10 years if they are appropriately stored in a cool, dry place. However, we encourage you to grow your survival seeds within a year or two of purchase. This yields the best germination rates possible and also gives you more experience growing survival food now. At the end of the growing season, follow the instructions on the back of each packet for saving seeds for future gardens. These new seeds for survival will be more adapted to thrive in the growing conditions where you are.
