Calamagrostis Species, Diamond Grass, Fall Blooming Reed Grass, Korean Feather Grass
Calamagrostisarundinacea

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Calamagrostis (ka-la-mo-GROSS-tis)
Species: arundinacea (a-run-din-uh-KEE-uh)

Synonym:Achnatherum brachytricha

Synonym:Achnatherum brachytrichum

Synonym:Calamagrostis brachytricha

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting