Avalanche Feather Reed Variegated Ornamental Grass - Calamagrostis x Acutiflora Plant - 1 gallon pot

2001 Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year. Strong vertical appearance. Among the earliest flowering of the grasses, mannerly and attractive all year. Deep green blades with extra fluffy sandy fronds with deep purple accents in June. As the seeds mature the flower stalks turn golden and take on the appearance of shafts of wheat. Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is sterile and will not self-sow and is a clumping grass, not a spreader. This means that the clump will get bigger, and it does not spread like regular grass that will go everywhere.

Type: Perennials, Grasses

Zones: 4-9

Foliage reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and 1 to 2 ft. wide - with plumes to 5- 6 ft. tall.

Deer Resistant

Drought Tolerant once established

Heat Tolerant

Wet Site Tolerant

Cold Hardy

Growth Rate: Medium

Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Late Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
 
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay

Features to Note
For a Slope or Bank
Blooms in Mid-summer
Good for Hedge
Humidity Tolerant
Long-Blooming
OK in Containers
Winter Interest

Calamagrostis are prized for the bold vertical accent that they lend to the border. Among the earliest flowering grasses, they are very mannerly and stay attractive all winter. Thrives in clay and wet soils. Ornamental grasses are restricted from Oregon.

Calamagrostis Plant Care
Cut back in early spring to approximately 6-12" before new growth appears. Divide in spring or fall. Attractive seed heads add winter interest and provide food for the birds.

*Please note: If plant is too tall, we will need to trim it for shipping. This is a live healthy strong rooted plant.