Calamagrostis brachytricha (Reed Grass)


Botanical Information

FamilyPoaceae
GenusCalamagrostis
Speciesbrachytricha
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)to -20
Height90 - 120 cm
Spread60 - 90 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodSeptember, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionTuff forming, linear perennial grass.
ID CharacteristicFluffy, narrow fluffy plume-like flowers atop long green stems.
ShapeBushy.
LandscapeWorks well as an accent along streams or in moist soil.
PropagationSeed or division.
CultivationDirect sun or partial shade. Best in moisture retentive soild.
PestsRust.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionThis plant has bright green foliage that turns to yellow in the autumn.
Flower DescriptionThis plant produces pale pink, almost white, flowers in the late summer to autumn.

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