Koeleria macrantha

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June Grass

 
California Native Plant
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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

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Lawn

 

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.