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Canada Bluejoint

Calamagrostis canadensis, Poaceae

Zones
2–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Foothill SedgeCarex tumulicola
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Southern Sweet GrassHierochloe australis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Greenish White SedgeCarex albolutescens
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Little Millet GrassPanicum sumatrense

Canada bluejoint forms dense sods that exclude smaller grass species through resource competition

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationWetland RestorationBiomass ProductionWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Canada Bluejoint grow in?

Canada Bluejoint grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Canada Bluejoint?

Good companions for Canada Bluejoint include Foothill Sedge, Southern Sweet Grass, Greenish White Sedge.

Design guilds with Canada Bluejoint and see companion relationships visually.

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