Create Your Garden

Koeleria macrantha (Prairie Junegrass)

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

Koeleria macrantha, Prairie Junegrass, Junegrass, Prairie Koeler's Grass, Koeleria albescens, Koeleria cristata, Ornamental Grass, Perennial grass, Drought tolerant grass
Koeleria macrantha, Prairie Junegrass, Junegrass, Prairie Koeler's Grass, Koeleria albescens, Koeleria cristata, Ornamental Grass, Perennial grass, Drought tolerant grass

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.

  • Grows up to 24 in. tall (60 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm). Freely self-seeds where happy.
  • Performs best in full sun, in rocky or gritty, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Drought and dry soil tolerant.
  • No serious pest or disease issues.
  • Propagate by seed sown unstratified in fall or stratified in spring. Division in early spring.
  • Native to Asia, Europe, North America

Requirements

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 Plants
Do I Need?

Recommended Companion Plants

Echium vulgare (Viper’s Bugloss)
Geum triflorum (Prairie Smoke)
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)
Echinacea tennesseensis (Tennessee Coneflower)
Vernonia noveboracensis (New York Ironweed)
Eryngium planum ‘Blue Cap’ (Flat Sea Holly)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Buy Plants

Requirements

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 Plants
Do I Need?

Gardening Ideas

Plant Calculator

How many Koeleria macrantha (Prairie Junegrass) do I need for my garden?

Input your garden space dimensions

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Koeleria macrantha (Prairie Junegrass) N/A Buy Plants

Please Login to Proceed

You Have Reached The Free Limit, Please Subscribe to Proceed

Subscribe to Gardenia

To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of Gardenia
  • Add as many plants as you wish
  • Create and save up to 25 garden collections
Become a Member

Plant Added Successfully

You have Reached Your Limit

To add more plants, you must be a paid member of our site Become a Member

Update Your Credit
Card Information

Cancel

Create a New Collection

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

    You have been subscribed successfully

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Find your Hardiness Zone

    Find your Heat Zone

    Find your Climate Zone