Prairie Junegrass | Koeleria macrantha - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Prairie Junegrass | Koeleria macrantha

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A short, tuft-forming perennial bunchgrass. Great for meadowscaping.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna, Wet Prairie
Mature Height	18-30"
Shade Preference	full sun, part shade, shade
Soil Tolerance	varied
Special Uses	drought tolerant; attracts pollinators; provides forage for wildlife; deer resistant

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Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

Wet Prairie

Wet prairies were once a common habitat in the floodplain of the Willamette River. These habitats occur on poorly drained clay soils or shallow soils above bedrock. Seasonal flooding creates anaerobic…