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Koeleria macrantha

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Names

Common Names
Prairie Junegrass

Growth

Height
10-18 inches
Spread
6-8 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Foliage Color
Bluish-green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3a–9b
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun to partial shade.
Soil Type
Dry to medium, well-drained soils (rocky or gritty; sandy loams to loams; clay tolerable with adequate drainage; pH 6.0–8.0)
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil
Soil pH
6.0-8.0 Slightly acidic to alkaline

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Other
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Birds: Yes, Butterflies: Yes, Bees: Not specified, Hummingbirds: Not specified, Other pollinators: Can support pollinator activity

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024