| Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' | USDA Zone: 4-8 |
Avalanche Reed Grass is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. The tan seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to late winter. Its attractive grassy leaves are creamy white in colour with distinctive green edges. The foliage often turns tan in fall. It features bold plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. The gold stems can be quite attractive.
Avalanche Reed Grass is a beautiful, dramatic variety that features tall stalks of rose colored plumes, rising above stiff green and cream variegated foliage; stunning when used as landscapes accents, or in cut flower arrangements; fast growing and low maintenance.
Avalanche Reed Grass is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Vertical Accent
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Container Planting
Common Name: Variegated Feather Reed Grass, Ornamental Grass
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| More About Avalanche Feather Reed Ornamental Grass |
| Height: 4-5 ft |
Spread: 2 ft |
Flower Colour: Tan Shades |
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Create stunning vertical effects with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring, then turn golden in fall. Stiff, variegated foliage with white centers and green margins forms a dense, narrow clump. Excellent for use as a landscape accent or a very dramatic mass planting. Plumes are an attractive addition to cut flower arrangements. Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
