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Koeleria macrantha 'Irish Green'

Common Name:
June grass
Plant Type:
Grass
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
Northern Europe
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
1-2 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Meadows
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Straw Color
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Densely clumping, soft emerald green foliage is topped by showy silvery flowers that dry to an attractive tan in late spring and early summer. Evergreen, cool season grower, compact. Sun to shade, moderate watering, hardy to 0 degrees F. or less.