Calamagrostis
acutiflora
Eldorado
Feather Reed Grass
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Type:
Perennials,Grasses
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Height:
Tall 3-4' (5-6' in flower) (Plant 30" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Late Fall
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
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Zones:
4-8
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Acidic, Clay
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Flower Color / Accent:
Lavender /
Lavender
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Long thin blades with pronounced yellow central variegation - giving a lighter feel overall and a golden glow in the sunshine. Calamagrostis Eldorado has attractive seed heads that appear in early summer. The seed heads take on a pink glow before they finally mature to a honey wheat color. Patented.
Features to Note:
- Deer Resistant
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Good for Dried Flowers
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Seaside/Salt tolerant
- Winter Interest
- Wet Site tolerant
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Calamagrostis are prized for the bold vertical accent that they lend to the border. Among the earliest flowering grasses, they are very mannerly and stay attractive all winter. Thrives in clay and wet soils. Ornamental grasses are restricted from Oregon.
Plant Care:
Cut back in early spring before new growth appears. Divide in spring or fall.
