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Native Wetland Plants

Elymus riparius

Riverbank wild rye

More About Riverbank wild rye

  • Stream bank restoration

Elymus riparius, Riverbank wild rye, is aptly named for its utility when doing streambank or riverbank rehabilitation.  This perennial cool season grass is good for erosion control in moist areas. Riverbank wild rye has 4' tall dark green foliage that grows actively in the spring and fall. Although only a moderate seeder, the seeds of Riverbank wild rye are vigorous to help further establish itself in moist areas.

Bloom Color

Green

Elymus riparius Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Mature Height
• 2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Rhizomatous - Med
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
Pond Zonation
• Flood Plain - Upland
Foliage Color
• 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