SeedRanch Reed Canary Grass Seed - 1 Lb. 14 Lbs. per acre when seeded alone, 6-8 Lbs per acre when mixed. Reed canarygrass can be used for pasture, hay or silage. Reed canarygrass is high yielding when cut for hay or silage Tolerance to flooding and standing water. Reed canarygrass is one of the most drought-tolerant of the cool-season grasses.