Calamagrostis foliosa |
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Reed Grass |
Description
This tufted, perennial bunchgrass forms a beautiful, dense mound of gray green leaves that reach 2' tall, with showy arching flower stalks to 3' tall. Reed Grass leaves assume an attractive purple coloration in the fall and winter. This evergreen should be grown under sun, with little or no summer watering required. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.