Calamagrostis x acutiflora
feather reed grass 'Avalanche'
Flower Colors
Description
A clump-forming, deciduous grass to 1.5m high with green leaves with a white central band and narrow panicles of purplish flowers in summer, fading to golden brown and persisting through winter
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeArchitecturalCottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds