Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Avalanche’

Feather reed grass

Some cultivars

	You are here Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Avalanche’	Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘El Dorado’	Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Overdam’
Common Name	feather reed grass	feather reed grass	feather reed grass
Plant	This grass grows in clusters 1½–3′ (45–91 cm) high and ~1′ (30–36 cm) around. The foliage reaches about halfway up the cluster; the rest is feathery flowerheads on long stalks.	Variegated form of Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Forester.' Grows in clusters 4–6′ (1.2–1.8 m) high and 2–2½′ (60–76 cm) around.	Hybrid of C. arundinacea x C. epigejos.. This grass grows in clusters 2–5′ (60–152 cm) high and 1–2′ (30–60 cm) around.
Leaves	Variegated (green, with a white stripe down the middle of each leaf), in dense, erect clumps of narrow, flattened leaves.	Variegated with a yellow streat along the center of each leaf.	Variegated with green and white stripes.
Flowers	Light green at first, becoming pink-purple. Flower stems reach up to 5′ (1.5 m). They appear from June to February, starting earlier than some other cultivars.	Flowers are light green at first, becoming pink-purple.	Light green at first, becoming pinkish green, blooming from July to February.
Fruit	Gold-colored seeds fade to tan.
Range/ Zones	USDA Zones: 5-9	USDA Zones: 4-8	USDA Zones: 4-8

Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ description by Thomas H. Kent, not updated.

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