Calamagrostis foliosa |
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Reed Grass |
Description
This tufted, perennial bunchgrass forms a beautiful, dense mound of gray green leaves that reach 2' tall, with showy arching flower stalks to 3' tall. Reed Grass leaves assume an attractive purple coloration in the fall and winter. This evergreen should be grown under sun, with little or no summer watering required. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.