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California Native Plant

Koeleria macrantha

June Grass

Plant photo of: Koeleria macrantha
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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" 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.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

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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

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Location Uses

Lawn

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.