Prairie Junegrass, Junegrass, Prairie Koeler's Grass, Koeleria albescens, Koeleria cristata, Koeleria cristata var. longifolia, Koeleria cristata var. pinetorum, Koeleria gracilis, Koeleria nitida, Koeleria pyramidata, Koeleria yukonensis
Native to prairies and open woods, Koeleria macrantha (Prairie Junegrass) is a cool season ornamental grass forming a compact, upright clump of gray-green basal leaves. Dense, silvery green, spear-shaped seedheads appear in spring atop stems rising well above the foliage. Most striking when backlit, they ripen tan with seeds. In cool summer climates, Prairie Junegrass usually remains attractive until fall. In hot and humid areas, it tends to go dormant by late summer. Koeleria macrantha requires sharply drained soil and is best grown in rock gardens, raised beds. Excellent for prairie restoration.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Common names | Junegrass |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New York, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Common names | Junegrass |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New York, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Koeleria macrantha (Prairie Junegrass) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Koeleria macrantha (Prairie Junegrass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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