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Ornamental Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'
Feather Reed Grass
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
An attractive variegated form of the popular 'Karl Foerster' grass. Narrow, stiff, slightly arching foliage exhibits green margins and a white stripe along the center of each blade. Feathery plumes of flowers in summer give way to tawny gold seedheads for interest throughout the fall and winter.
| Size | Future Qty | Future Date |
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Mature Height:
4-5 ft
Mature Spread:
12-24 in
Spacing:
18-24 in
Zone:
5-9
Bloom Color:
Green, Purple, Tan
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' Characteristics & Attributes:
Attracts Songbirds
Cut Flower/Foliage
Summer Bloomer
Container
Dried Flower/Foliage
Ornamental Grass
Salt Tolerant
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
| • | Groupings |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Border or Bed |
Foliage Color
| • | Variegated |
Habit
| • | Upright |
| • | Arching |
| • | Clump-forming |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Winter |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Fruit)
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Summer |