El Dorado Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'El Dorado' PP #16,486
SKU
30023
Showy ornamental grass with narrow white-striped foliage that shimmers in sunlight. Feathery plumes arise in summer, providing wonderful cool-season interest as they age to a golden wheat hue. Use to create a vertical accent in landscape or containers, or plant en masse toward the back of the garden.
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Full sun
Water weekly or more often in extreme heat, until established.
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| 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 climate may be too cold for this plant