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 purplecoloration 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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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Massplanting
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
