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

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

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Requirement
Hardiness	3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Heat Zones	3,4,5,6,7
Climate Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Plant Type	Ornamental Grasses
Plant Family	Poaceae or Gramineae
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer
Height	1' - 2'
Spread	1' - 2'
Water Needs	Low, Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Showy
Garden Styles	Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow
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