
Avalanche Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Avalanche’
A variegated feather reed grass discovered as a sport of C. ‘Karl Foerster’. It has that classic upright growth habit of Calamagrostis, with beautiful variegated foliage, a wide white center to the leaf. It holds its variegation well through the heat of the summer. The inflorescence is similar to ‘Karl Foerster’. Reaches a mature height of 3-4′, inflorescence to 5′. Once roots are established, it is quite drought tolerant. Clump forming.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
3 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
4 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
2 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
3 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |