June Grass

Koeleria macrantha

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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.

June Grass is a cool-season grass that will go dormant in late summer in warmer climates. It is shorter in height and turns green earlier in the season than most short grasses. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. This very drought tolerant speceis makes a nice border for a garden. Not an aggressive spreader. Cut back in late winter or early spring.
Attracts birds. Food source for grasshoppers.

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Details

Plant Type

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

1-2

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

May-June

Root Depth (ft)

1.6

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance