Koeleria macrantha
June Grass
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'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.