Koeleria macrantha (June Grass) Nitrogen-Fixing Flowers of this grass can

Flowers of this grass can have a "buttery popcorn" smell

Photo By: Alejandro F

The leaves are deeply divided into three segments

It is fast growing and has an exquisite needle texture that looks fluffy enough to sleep on

This clump-forming perennial's leaves are drooping and lily-like

Koeleria macrantha (June Grass) Nitrogen-Fixing Flowers of this grass canKoeleria macrantha (June Grass) is a cool season clumping grass that reaches about two feet with beautiful blue green foliage. Planted best in dry full sun prairie situations, however, it will tolerate mesic soils if there is reduced competition and it will also tolerate partial sun conditions. Silvery green seedheads turn tan by mid to late summer and are a welcomed contrast to the blue green leaves of the clumping base. The genus name honors German