Calamagrostris x acutiflora 'El Dorado' (El Dorado Feather Reed Grass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Calamagrostris |
| Species | x acutiflora |
| Cultivar | 'El Dorado' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | A sport derived from Calamagrostris x acutiflora 'Karl Forester'. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 - 2 m |
| Spread | 50 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Vigorous and upright. |
| Landscape | Border or masses. |
| Propagation | Clump division in spring as shoots emerge. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soils. Drought tolerant. |
| Pests | Deer resistant. |
| Notable Specimens | Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Variegated form. |
| Flower Description | Elongated inflorescences at the top of stems that can reach 1 - 2 m in height. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are a greenish-gold. The stems have a honey colour. |
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