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Feather Reed Grass
A slender, upright grass for the garden, landscape or at water's edge. Red-bronze flower spikes dry to a golden buff color, excellent as dried flowers or for winter interest. Forms neat clumps; ideal for small gardens. 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Feather Reed Grass
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Botanical name
Calamagrostis acutiflora
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Variety
Karl Foerster
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Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
6' (1.8 m)
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Green
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Prune back in spring
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Tara K.'s collection