Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Stricta'

Feather Reed Grass

Family: Poaceae Grass


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Mid Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, massing, seashore, specimen
Height 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m
Spread 30" to 36" / 75cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing