How to grow canada wild rye

When to plant canada wild rye

Canada wild rye is a short-lived cool-season perennial bunchgrass established from seed or by division; it flowers in late summer. Set out plants or divisions in spring. NC State warns the barbed seed awns can injure a dog's eyes, so avoid planting where pets play.

Canada Wild Rye is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.