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Calamagrostis brachytricha

Family Gramineae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Calamagrostis brachytricha (foxtail grass) bears showy and pale pink blossoms during late summer to late autumn. This plant is arching in form and has showy, matte and fine textured foliage that is greyish green in colour. Calamagrostis brachytricha (foxtail grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of wet sites. In autumn, Calamagrostis brachytricha is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.