Feather Reed Grass, Feather Reed Grass 'Eldorado'

Calamagrostisacutiflora

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Calamagrostis (ka-la-mo-GROSS-tis)
Species
acutiflora (ak-yoo-tih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Denver, Colorado

Washington, Illinois

Beverly, Massachusetts

Ludington, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

O Fallon, Missouri

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Fort Jennings, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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G
(Zone 5a) | July 2011 | positive

This is one of my favorite varieties of Calamagrostis, but I think perhaps it is a bit slower to establish than others. Blooms June-July ...Read More

J
Fort Jennings, OH | May 2008 | neutral

I just bought this plant. Foliage has a central gold varigation. The tag says its 4'h x 3-4' w Soil moist and well drained.

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