Our rye heads have long beards, longer than on wheat or barley. A soft greenish-beige color, rye adds length and wonderful texture to designs. Rye often forms the base of each bunch of dried flowers when creating everlasting wreaths. In our hand, we begin with a bunch of rye and then add a layer after layer of flowers., etc. ~Dried naturally. ~Expect a small amount of natural shedding. ~Can be affected by moisture, humidity, high heat, and direct sunlight. ~ Recommended for indoor use. May be used outdoors for weddings and events. ~ Variations are to be expected and embraced with natural products. ~ Handle with care. Shedding and breakage is natural, will occur, and should be expected with this product type.