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Feather Reed Grass
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Beautifully variegated grass is lovely in the perennial garden, landscape, or at water's edge. Mauve spikes dry to a buff color and are excellent as dried flowers or left on the plant for winter interest. Forms neat clumps that are ideal for small gardens.
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Shasta Daisy
Plant Details
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Common name
Feather Reed Grass
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Botanical name
Calamagrostis acutiflora
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
4-6' (1-2 m)
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Habit
Clumping
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Feed
Once a month
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Green
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Divide every 3 to 5 years
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Shelly W.'s collection