Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'

Feather Reed Grass

Wide, white centers and narrow green margins (opposite variegation of Overdam); upright clumps emerge in spring earlier than most ornamental grasses.


  •  · Variegated, green margins with white centers
  •  · Upright clumps
  •  · Cool season grass, one of the first to emerge

Height:

3-4 ft

Spread:

2-3 ft

Zone:

4-9

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'

Exposure

Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

Moist Soil

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Attributes

Good Cut Flower / Foliage

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Late Spring / Early Summer
Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Winter

Calamagrostis

Common Name: Feather Reed Grass

Strong vertical effect with showy summer plumes and attractive winter seed heads. Prefers moist soils and full sun.