Winter Rye

Secale cereale, Poaceae

Zones

3a–8b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SneezeweedHelenium autumnale

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Sweet CloverMelilotus officinalis

Nitrogen Fixation

PhaceliaPhacelia tanacetifolia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

ArnicaArnica montana

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

OatsAvena sativa

Winter rye produces allelopathic compounds that can suppress oat growth when grown in close proximity or in rotation

MugwortArtemisia vulgaris

Mugwort may help deter cereal pests from winter rye but could have mild allelopathic effects

Lambs QuartersChenopodium album

Rye's allelopathic compounds can suppress lamb's quarters, but lamb's quarters is also a strong competitor if established

Uses

Functions

Soil Building

Common Questions

What zones does Winter Rye grow in?

Winter Rye grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Winter Rye?

Good companions for Winter Rye include Sneezeweed, Sweet Clover, Phacelia, Arnica.

Design guilds with Winter Rye and see companion relationships visually.

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