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Feather Reed Grass

A slender, upright grass for the garden, landscape or at water's edge with distinctive white variegated leaves and nice flower heads that remain attractive all season. Excellent as dried flowers or left in the garden for winter interest. Forms neat clumps; ideal for small gardens. An easy-to-grow selection.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Blanket Flower

Coneflower

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Feather Reed Grass

  • Botanical name

    Calamagrostis acutiflora

  • Variety

    Avalanche

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    3-5' (1-1.5 m)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green, White

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years