Elymus riparius

River Bank Wild Rye

Aptly named for its utility when doing stream bank or riverbank rehabilitation, this perennial cool season grass is good for erosion control in moist areas. Its 4' tall dark green foliage actively grows in the Spring and Summer. Although only a moderate seeder, the seeds are vigorous to help further establish itself in moist areas.

Bloom Color

Green

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Partial Shade
•	Shade

Mature Height

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2' - 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Rhizomatous - Med

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Cover
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•	FACW
•	FACW-

Plant Type

•	Cool Season Grass
•	Flowering Perennial

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Dried Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8