Calamagrostis foliosa
Feather Reed Grass, Reed Grass
Type Perennial, grass
Hardy range 7A to 9A
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Average
Form Irregular or sprawling
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Hardy range 7A to 9A
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Average
Form Irregular or sprawling
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Time Summer
The flowers are suitable for dried flowers.
The flowers are suitable for dried flowers.
Environment
This plant will grow in moist to wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
This plant will grow in moist to wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Green
This plant has attractive foliage.
This plant has attractive foliage.
Landscape Uses
- Massing
- Specimen
- Massing
- Specimen
Attributes and Features
- Wetlands plant
- Wetlands plant
Propagation and Root Form
Propagation is from division.
Best propagation time is in the spring.
This plant grows from a rhizome.
Propagation is from division.
Best propagation time is in the spring.
This plant grows from a rhizome.
Culture Notes
These ornamental grasses thrive in damp, fertile soil. They may, however, become invasive unless division of the plant periodically takes place.
These ornamental grasses thrive in damp, fertile soil. They may, however, become invasive unless division of the plant periodically takes place.
