Description
Scientific Name: Koeleria macrantha
Add a compact native bunchgrass to your landscape with Prairie Junegrass (Koeleria macrantha), a hardy grass found across British Columbia’s grasslands. Tidy and drought-tolerant, it brings fine texture to dry plantings.
Prairie Junegrass is well adapted to the dry, well-drained soils of Interior BC. Its neat tufts of blue-green foliage and shimmering early seed heads make it an excellent choice for xeriscapes, native meadows, and slope stabilization.
Growing naturally on dry slopes, grasslands, and open ground, this cool-season bunchgrass anchors dry soils and provides forage and cover while adding movement to grassland plantings.
Features
- Native to the dry Interior of British Columbia
- Compact, tidy bunchgrass
- Blue-green foliage and shimmering seed heads
- Exceptional drought tolerance
- Stabilizes dry soils and slopes
- Provides forage and cover for wildlife
- Ideal for xeriscape and grassland restoration
Growing Information
Mature Height: 20 to 60 cm (8 to 24 in)
Spread: 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in)
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Dry, well-drained soils
Moisture Requirements: Low
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Ecological Benefits
Prairie Junegrass provides forage, seed, and nesting cover for wildlife and stabilizes dry soils with its fibrous roots. As a hardy cool-season bunchgrass, it is valuable for grassland restoration and drought-tolerant landscaping in the Interior.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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