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California Native Plant

Koeleria macrantha

June Grass

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Information by:         Photographer: Rana Creek Native Nursery

 

Description

June Grass is an upright, tufted perennial bunch grass that grows to 18 inches tall. It is long-lived.It prefers hot summers without water and can tolerate light shade. It is adaptable to rocky and sandy soils and is useful in hot difficult situations where it can be massed. It is an excellent forage grass. -Rana Creek Native Plant Restoration

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Lawn

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers