Feather Reed Grass

Beautifully variegated grass is lovely in the perennial garden, landscape, or at water's edge. Mauve spikes dry to a buff color and are excellent as dried flowers or left on the plant for winter interest. Forms neat clumps; ideal for small gardens.

Companion Plants

Coneflower

Gayfeather

Tickseed

Plant Details

Common name

Feather Reed Grass
Botanical name

Calamagrostis acutiflora
Variety

Overdam
Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Sun
Height

4-5' (1-1.5 m)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Green
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Prune back in spring

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