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Avalanche feather reed grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'


Not Native

Dimensions
Height: 3.0 ft. to 4.0 ft.
Spread: 1.5 ft. to 2.0 ft.
Growth Form
Grass/Grass Like
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Grassland Birds, Urban Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements
Low
Season of Bloom
January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Flower Color
Green Shades, Purple Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades, Variegated
Aggressiveness
Not aggressive
Design Considerations
Accent Plant, Fall Color, Winter Interest
Other Considerations
No City Data
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Clay, Nutrient Rich, Variable
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

Reportedly does well in heavy clay soils, unlike other ornamental grasses.