Calamagrostris x acutiflora 'El Dorado' (El Dorado Feather Reed Grass)


Botanical Information

FamilyPoaceae
GenusCalamagrostris
Speciesx acutiflora
Cultivar'El Dorado'
CategoryPerennials
OriginA sport derived from Calamagrostris x acutiflora 'Karl Forester'.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1 - 2 m
Spread50 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeVigorous and upright.
LandscapeBorder or masses.
PropagationClump division in spring as shoots emerge.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
PestsDeer resistant.
Notable SpecimensOlds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionVariegated form.
Flower DescriptionElongated inflorescences at the top of stems that can reach 1 - 2 m in height.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are a greenish-gold. The stems have a honey colour.

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