A great option for a wetter area in your home garden, Blue Joint Grass offers a textural contrast with its seed heads. This grass can spread to establish in an area that other plants might have a difficult time growing in.
Pollinator Type
Caterpillars
Plant Type
Perennial grass
Zone
2 to 8
Height
3 to 5 ft.
Spread
3 to 5 ft.
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil, Wet Soil
Bloom Color
Purple, Green
Bloom Time
June, July, August
Design Considerations
A great choice for a rain garden or wetland restoration.
Care and Maintenance
Dense clumps can be split up in spring. Tends to spread aggressively in wet areas.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues.
Establishment and Propagation
Divide clumps or start from seed, no pretreatment needed.
Commercial Availability
Rarely available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Fowl Manna Grass, Palm Sedge
Native Status
Illinois native statewide, rare in southern Illinois
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
A clump-forming, rhizomatous grass.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
