Calamagrostis canadensis is one of the more abundant native grasses on the continent. It blooms in late spring to early summer with pink-green seeds that are attractive but not highly ornamental. Spreading quickly by shallow rhizomes in moist to wet soils, Blue Joint Grass can help to stabilize stream banks. Buyer Beware: Some seed sellers do not clean the seeds of this (and other) species as thoroughly as we do at Prairie Moon. If you find Blue Joint Grass at a price that seems to be too good to be true, check the seed count. If it is far lower than our estimated 280,000 seeds per ounce, then their weight probably includes chaff and other plant parts, which is no bargain.

Seed sold as PLS = Pure Live Seed. For example, if you purchase 1 pound of seed and the PLS is 80%, you will receive 1.25 pounds of bulk seed. Blue Joint Grass is rhizomatous; it spreads aggressively by runners and therefore may not be suitable for small landscape plantings. Actively grows during the spring and fall when soil temperatures are cool.

Seeds / Packet: 1000
Seeds / Ounce: 280,000

Dormant bare root plants ship each year during optimal transplanting seasons: Spring (April - May) and Fall (October).