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Is Large Blue June Grass deer resistant?

Koeleria glauca

Blue-grey tufted June grass
Photo by Le.Loup.Gris, CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons.
Rarely damaged

Deer almost always leave this alone.

Rating source: Rutgers NJAES E271

Plant typeOrnamental grassHardinessZones 6–8LightFull sunMature height6–24 inBloomSummer
MaintenanceModerate

About Large Blue June Grass

Compact blue-grey tufts for sharp-drained gravel. Short-lived like blue fescue, so let it seed around rather than expecting individual plants to persist.

Soil and care

Soil pH
6.5 to 7.5
Drainage
Sharp, gritty. Will rot in wet soil
Water
Low
Spacing
10 to 14 in apart
Growth rate
Slow
Maintenance
Moderate

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Where Large Blue June Grass grows

Hardy across most of these 45 states on zone range alone. Mountain and coastal areas sit outside the ranges used here, so check your own zone before ordering.

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Common questions about Large Blue June Grass

Is Large Blue June Grass deer resistant?
Large Blue June Grass (Koeleria glauca) is rated Rarely Damaged on the Rutgers NJAES four-tier scale. Deer almost always leave this alone.
What hardiness zones does Large Blue June Grass grow in?
Large Blue June Grass is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 8. Outside that range it will either not survive winter or will struggle with summer heat.
Does Large Blue June Grass grow in shade?
No. Large Blue June Grass wants full sun and will grow thin and flop in shade.
How big does Large Blue June Grass get?
Mature height is roughly 6–24 in. Growth rate is slow.