- Feathered reed grass
Botanical name: calamagrostis x acutiflora
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3-5 ft in height and 1-2 ft in width
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: green, pink, white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size every growing season
Pruning instructions: cut back to about 3 inches off of the ground in the late winter/early spring to make room for new growth
Propagation methods: propagate using division in the fall
Landscape use: boarders, privacy screen, windbreaker, focal point, mass planting
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: cold season grower, low maintenance, likes wet feet
Watering instructions: water when the top inch of soil begins to dry
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release granular fertilizer once a year in the spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam or clay
Companion plants: coreopsis, coneflower, salvia
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and plants
Invasive species: not invasive
