El Dorado Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'El Dorado' PP #16,486
Full sun
Water weekly or more often in extreme heat, until established.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | kal-a-ma-GROS-tis ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 2½ ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Specimen, Hillside, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water weekly or more often in extreme heat, until established. |
Grows easily in average soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Tolerates some drought when established. Cut clumps to the ground in late winter just before new shoots appear. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant