Grass - Ornamental

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado'

Feather Reed Grass

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

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