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Variegated Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche'

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Overview

Variegated Feather Reed Grass, Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche,' is a striking ornamental grass, growing 4-5 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet. Notable for its bold white-striped, green foliage, this perennial adds vertical interest to any landscape. Flourishing in full sun to part shade, it's hardy in zones 4-9. Requires moderate watering, with plumes appearing in summer, offering textural contrast to perennial borders or as a standout specimen.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Type GrassClimate Temperate
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — with plumes appearing in summer
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — offering textural contrast to perennial borders or as a standout specimenVariegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — Notable for its bold white-striped, green foliage, this perennial adds vertical interestVariegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — Requires moderate wateringVariegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche,' is a striking ornamental grassVariegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — Flourishing in full sun to part shade, it's hardy in zones 4-9Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — growing 4-5 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — with plumes appearing in summer
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — offering textural contrast to perennial borders or as a standout specimen
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — Notable for its bold white-striped, green foliage, this perennial adds vertical interest
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — Requires moderate watering
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche,' is a striking ornamental grass
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — Flourishing in full sun to part shade, it's hardy in zones 4-9
Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Acutiflora 'Avalanche') — growing 4-5 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet
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