Product Description
Calamagrostis acutiflora Hello Spring!™ (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Feather Reed Grass, Ornamental Grass
An arching variegated Feather Reed Grass varying from the typical upright habits of market cultivars. Leaves have wide creamy white margins edging green centers. The foliage cascades to the ground to form an arching habit. Expect the variegation to be most pronounced in spring. Cream flower spikes rise above the foliage in summer. Introduced by Emerald Coast Growers.
Calamagrostis acutiflora prefers sunny, dry conditions. It can be grown in nearly any soil, including heavy clay. Be sure to provide plenty of moisture in extremely hot weather. Cut back to 6" in spring before new growth begins. Propagate by division in either spring or fall.
Height: 3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread: 1.5-2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Tan shades
Foliage Color: Variegated
Full Sun
Low to Average Water Needs
Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads, Fall Color
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Good For Screening, Attractive Foliage, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 4.25 inches deep x 2 inches wide.