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Calamagrostis foliosa

Reed Grass

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Description

This tufted, perennial bunchgrass forms a beautiful, dense mound of gray green leaves that reach 2' tall, with showy arching flower stalks to 3' tall. Reed Grass leaves assume an attractive purple coloration in the fall and winter. This evergreen should be grown under sun, with little or no summer watering required. Tall grasses are highly combustible.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.