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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)
$10.95Price
Pick-up starts April 25, 2026! Please plan to pick up your plants within one week, and keep an eye out—many more species will be available as the season unfolds.
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
