Bolin, Kathryn E.
Koeleria macrantha (Ledeb.) J.A. Schultes
Prairie Junegrass, Junegrass, Prairie Koeler's grass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
This 1-2 ft.,
perennial bunchgrass bears dense, silvery green, spike-like seedheads which start growth very early in spring and turn tan by mid-summer. The leaves of June grass are gray-green.
Prairie Koelers Grass is a cool-season grass, dormant in late summer.
On the Pacific coast there is a rather large, loosely tufted form with a more open seed head.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , DE , HI , ID , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MI , MN , MS , MO , MT , NE , NV , NM , NY , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , SD , TX , UT , VT , WA , WI , WY
Canada: AB ,
BC ,
MB ,
NL ,
ON ,
SK Native Distribution: Ont. to B.C., s. to PA, OH, LA & Mex.; introduced in the Northeast
Native Habitat: Dry, sandy prairies; open woods; rocky slopes
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), HI(I), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Sandy or rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Because June grass is a cool-season grass, companion plants should be chosen to mask its late-summer dormancy.
On the Pacific coast there is a rather large, loosely tufted form with a more open seed head.
Benefit
Attracts: Birds
Last Update: 2012-10-03
