Name: Avalanche Variegated Feather Reed Grass
Brand: NVK Nurseries
SKU: 1952-1G
Price: 13.0 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'

A cool-season feather reed grass with a tight upright habit, white-striped variegated foliage, and sterile plumes that provide strong four-season structure.

Slightly arching upright habit; forms a tight clump
Leaf blades have a central white stripe, bordered by green
Sterile flower plumes emerge light pink, changing to golden-tan
Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the winter

Size

1 gal

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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Moisture

Average, Dry, Moist, Well-drained

Drought Tolerant

✓

Hardiness Zone

4 – 4

Mature Height (meters)

0.9 – 1.25

Mature Spread (meters)

0.5 – 0.6

Growth Rate

Medium

Foliage Colour

Green

Bloom Time

Summer

Habit

Upright

Deer Resistant

✓

Rabbit Resistant

✓

Attracts Birds

✓

Landscape Uses

Accent, Foundation

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Grows best in full sun to partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil, however, will tolerate most soil types. Calamagrostis is drought tolerant, once established. Prune foliage to ground level in the spring to make way for new growth.

Notes

Also referred to as Feather Reed Grass, Upright Feather Grass.