Except for the southeast and parts of the northeast. Koeleria macrantha is a species of grass known by the common name prairie junegrass in north america and crested hair-grass in the uk. This clumping, perennial grass can reach up to 2 feet in height and produces attractive, narrow leaves and feathery, delicate seed heads. · prairie junegrass (koeleria macrantha) is a widely distributed north american native. It is also found in europe and asia. This grass can be found west of illinois all the way to the west coast. Prairie junegrass is a highly variable, moderately long-lived, cool season perennial bunchgrass that grows 0. 5 to 2 ft. Prairie junegrass (koeleria macrantha) is a native cool-season grass species that is commonly found in the tallgrass prairies of north america. It prefers to grow in sandier soils. It is widespread across much of eurasia and north america. Koeleria macrantha, commonly called prairie junegrass , is a cool season, clump-forming, tufted, perennial bunch grass that is native throughout most of the contiguous u. s. This native, widely-distributed prairie grass will flower earlier than many other upland prairie grasses. June grass is also known as prairie junegrass and koeleria cristata. Junegrass in landscapes is primarily used as part of green rooftops and in dry, sandy situations. Clusters of narrow, markedly veined, light green to bluish green leaves grow to about 7 in. · junegrass, koeleria macrantha, is a short bunchgrass that can be found in illinois prairies, where it is on the easternmost edge of its range, except for the populations found in michigan. It has excellent drought tolerance and provides food for livestock, elk, deer, and antelope.
