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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Stricta'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Stricta' (feather reed grass) bears showy and medium green flowers during mid-summer to late summer. This ornamental grass is upright and has medium green foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Stricta' is tolerant of drought, wet sites, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Stricta' (feather reed grass) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.