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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' (feather reed grass) bears faded fuchsia blossoms during early summer to late fall. The foliage is deep green and light brown in colour. A specimen plant, Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' (feather reed grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.