Prairie June Grass

Scientific name

Koeleria macrantha

Description

The Prairie June grass is a short, cool-season grass that can grow up to 60 cm in height. It is a native of much of North America and Eurasia where it will often naturalize fallow fields. It is often used in a restoration context due to its ability to stabilize soil erosion. Prairie June grass has basal leaves (up to 18 cm long) and are grey-green to bright green in appearance. Light green inflorescences open in late spring and change to a silver colour as the season progresses.

Planting conditions

Prairie June grass prefers well-drained soil and prefers partial to full sun exposure. It can tolerate temporary drought and does well in poor soils such as sand.

Details

• Plant height:
  • Max 1.5m
• Moisture level:
  • Dry
  • Normal
  • Drought Tolerant
• Light conditions:
  • Full sun
  • Partial sun
• Soil type:
  • Sandy
  • Loamy
  • Rocky
• pH:
  • Normal
• Depth:
  • Potted
• Eco Zone:
  • 3a
  • 3b
  • 4a
  • 4b
  • 5a
  • 5b
  • 6a
  • 6b
  • 7a
  • 7b
  • 8a
  • 8b
  • 9a
• Plant type:
  • Ground Cover
• Height:
  • 60 cm