Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Calamagrostis canadensis

Common Name: Blue Joint Grass

DescriptionA native grass preferring moist sites and spreads by rhizomes forming sod.
Pronunciation(ka-la-mo-GROSS-tis)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone3-6
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage, moist to wet
Soil & Siteaverage, moist
Flowerswispy tan inflorescence
Leavespale green, medium green, or blue-green, glabrous
Dimensions3-5 feet, spreads forming a mat by rhizomes
Maintenancereadily self sows
Propagationdivision
Notes & Reference#151-Grasses An Identification Guide (Lauren Brown), #153-Illinois Wild Flower (www.illinoiswildflowers.info), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke)
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