About This Plant
Riverbank Wild Rye is a cool weather grass that likes to grow along riverbanks and other wet, riparian areas. It is commonly used in streambank restoration and can help control erosion. It has dark to lighter green foliage and an occaisonally reddish stem that sprouts a fluffly, nodding seed head.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Because Riverbank Wild Rye is a cool weather grass, it only actively grows in the spring and fall.
Alternate Names
Riverbank Grass, Creeping Ryegrass
