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.

Height
3-4′

Spread
2-3′

Exposure
Full Sun

Zone
3-9

Information and Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries, Inc.