Blue-Joint Grass

Calamagrostis canadensis

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This species establishes easily and spreads quickly. Needs full sun and wet conditions. The flowers are purplish in mid-summer, turning to tan seed heads in the fall. Stands up well in the winter. Cut back in the early spring or later winter. Attracts waterfowl. Is a forage species for Bison, Deer, and Elk.

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Details

Plant Type

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

2-4

Flower Color

Brown

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

June