Calamagrostis foliosa

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Reed Grass

 
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Description

This tufted perennial bunchgrass is native to the northern California coastal scrub. It forms a beautiful, dense mound of grey greeen 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. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

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  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

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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

 

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Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.