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Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado'

Feather Reed Grass

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

Narrow green leaves variegated with a bright gold midrib. Similar to 'Karl Foerster' with its distinct upright clumping habit and attractive feathery plumes from early summer through fall. PPAF


Height

48-60"

Spread

24"

Landscape Application:

Excellent vertical accent for narrow beds and borders. Mass, group or specimen.

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado' Plant Care:

Cut back to 6" in March. Tolerates heavy clay soil.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Feather Reed Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate to high soil moisture.

Moderate
Moist
Special Benefits
Bog
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Dried Flower
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Feather Reed Grass Additional Information

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