Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘El Dorado’ Feather reed grass
Feather reed grass is a group of cultivated grasses valued as ornamental plants in landscape plantings. They are not found in nature. This is a variegated form of Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Forester,’ with leaves that have a bright yellow streak along their centers. Identification: This grass grows in clusters 4-6' (1.2-1.8 m) high and 24-30" (60-76 cm) around. The foliage reaches about halfway up the cluster; the rest is flowerheads on long stalks. Flowers are light green at first, becoming pink-purple. |
9/7/2010 · Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, Massachusetts |
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Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ |
You are here Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘El Dorado’ |
Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Overdam’ |
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Plant | In clusters 3-5' (91-152 cm) high and 12-14" (30-36 cm) around. | Variegated form of Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Forester.’ Grows in clusters 4-6' (1.2-1.8 m) high and 24-30" (60-76 cm) around. | Hybrid of C. arundinacea x C. epigejos.. This grass grows in clusters 24-60" (60-152 cm) high and 12-24" (30-60 cm) around. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flowers | Light green at first, becoming pink-purple. 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leaves | Leaves are variegated (white with green edges). | Variegated with a yellow streat along the center of each leaf. | Variegated with green and white stripes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Online References:
Calamagrostis × acutiflora on ucanr.edu
Calamagrostis × acutiflora on Water-wise Plants for Utah Landscapes
Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘El Dorado’ at Bohn’s Farm and Greenhouses
Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘El Dorado’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 16 Sep 2020.
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Range: Zones 4-8: