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Native Wetland Plants

Calamagrostis canadensis

Cananda bluejoint

More About Cananda bluejoint

  • Clump forming grass 3 - 5'
  • Inflorescence has a purple hue turning tan later in season

Calamagrostis canadensis, Canada bluejoint,  is one of our cool season grasses. Canada bluejoint is found growing strong along pond shores and in open wet meadows of New England. It forms slender inflorescence in June which hold well into the fall growing season.

Bloom Color

Brown

Calamagrostis canadensis Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Mature Height
• > 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Prolific Seeder
• Rhizomatous - Med
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Cover
• Food
• Nesting
• Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• OBL
Plant Type
• Cool Season Grass
Attributes
• Bio Remediation
• Drought Tolerant
• Erosion Control
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9