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Prairie Junegrass

Koeleria macrantha

close-up of whole plant

Photo Credit: Dave Powell, USDA Forest Service (retired), Bugwood.org

Yellowy green fluffy looking inflorescence spikes

Photo Credit: Bruce Bosley, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

clump of prairie junegrass in flower

Photo Credit: Dave Powell, USDA Forest Service (retired), Bugwood.org

Plant Description

Prairie junegrass is an attractive perennial bunchgrass which grows in clumps with silvery plumes about 4′ tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Grass or Grass-like
Habitats	Balds Bluffs Grasslands Hillsides Oak savannas Prairies Residential yards Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry Rocky or gravelly soil Sandy soil Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Drought tolerant Good for rock garden Herbaceous Ornamental Perennial
Shade Preference	Full sun
Mature Height	10-24"

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