June Grass (Koeleria macrantha)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Koeleria macrantha is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. It is ground into a powder and eaten like porridge or used as a flour for making bread etc. — It is ground into a powder and eaten like porridge or used as a flour for making bread etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy places, chalk and limestone pastures. (Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)