Mountain Rye

Secale montanum, Poaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sulphur CloverTrifolium ochroleucon

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Fox-tail MilkvetchAstragalus alopecuroides

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Bush VetchVicia sepium

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Mongolian MilkvetchAstragalus mongholicus

Nitrogen Fixation

Kirilow's IndigoIndigofera kirilowii

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Mongolian Milk VetchAstragalus propinquus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Flat PeaLathyrus sylvestris

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Mountain FleecePolygonum amplexicaule

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Chinese Milk VetchAstragalus sinicus

Nitrogen Fixation

Hungarian CloverTrifolium pannonicum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Silverleaf ScurfpeaPsoralea argophylla

Mountain rye's fibrous root system competes with scurfpea for water and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSoil BuildingWinter CoverBiomass Production

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain Rye grow in?

Mountain Rye grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Mountain Rye?

Good companions for Mountain Rye include Sulphur Clover, Fox-tail Milkvetch, Bush Vetch, Mongolian Milkvetch, Kirilow's Indigo.

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