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Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'
Feather Reed Grass
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Deep green leaves with a wide band of white sown the middle
- Narrow, upright form
- Profuse, pluming flowers in July
- Great texture for the landscape
Award Winning
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to partial shade and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil. Tolerates a variety of soils and temperatures. Plants may be divided in mid spring and old foliage can be cut back in late winter before new growth emerges.
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Price Level 1: $29.99~#2
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Focal Point
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Award Winning
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Long Blooming
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Variegated
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Winter
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Calamagrostis
Common Name: Feather Reed Grass
Narrow, upright habit with green or variegated foliage. Pluming flowers bloom in summer and remain attractive for a long period. Great for mass planting or as a specimen.