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Calamagrostis canadensis | bluejoint grass

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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.

Plants may ship dormant in early spring.

ships spring 2026


Bluejoint grass is a US Native that is most often found in marshes, open woods, meadows, and other wet locations across the country. It is not as ornamental as many of the other grasses we grow, but we love it for its hardy nature, blue-green leaves, silvery flower spikes, burgundy-tinted autumn foliage, and ability to spread rapidly. It is a good choice for erosion control.

Zones: 2 to 8
Family: Poaceae
Type: Herbaceous Ornamental Grass
Height: 36 to 60 in.
Spread: 24 to 36 in.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Moist, Boggy, along streamsides
Bloom Time: June to July
Native Range: most of US except TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, SC, FL

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Special Characteristics
  • Salt tolerant
  • Rabbit resistant
image credits

Image 1 (form) Superior National Forest, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Image 2 (field) USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Calamagrostis canadensis (bluejoint grass) in natural setting
Calamagrostis canadensis (bluejoint grass) backlit by the sun
Calamagrostis canadensis | bluejoint grass

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2026 shipping. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded.

We will resume shipping plants as soon as plants are ready and temperatures are appropriate in our location and yours.

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

  • 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
  • 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
  • trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
  • seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Read more about our shipping policies here.

Nursery pick up

We will email you to schedule a day and time to collect your plants when they are ready in spring. Generally, plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

  • 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
  • 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
  • 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.

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Calamagrostis canadensis | bluejoint grass | House: Front Garden 2024

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Calamagrostis canadensis | bluejoint grass

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