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Mendocino Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Foliosa

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Overview

Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis foliosa) is a perennial native grass, flourishing in coastal bluffs of California. This compact tuft-forming species reaches 2 feet tall and wide, thrives in full sun to part shade, and prefers well-drained soils. Offering fine-textured foliage and airy inflorescences, it provides year-round interest and is ideal for naturalistic plantings. Drought tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance, making it a sustainable choice for eco-friendly designs.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–9Type Grass
Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — and prefers well-drained soils
Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — Offering fine-textured foliage and airy inflorescencesMendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — thrives in full sun to part shadeMendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — flourishing in coastal bluffs of CaliforniaMendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — This compact tuft-forming species reaches 2 feet tall and wideMendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis foliosa) is a perennial native grass

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae

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Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — and prefers well-drained soils
Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — Offering fine-textured foliage and airy inflorescences
Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — thrives in full sun to part shade
Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — flourishing in coastal bluffs of California
Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — This compact tuft-forming species reaches 2 feet tall and wide
Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Foliosa) — Mendocino Reed Grass (Calamagrostis foliosa) is a perennial native grass

Photograph: Ijon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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