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Pacific Reed Grass

Calamagrostis Nutkaensis

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Pacific Reed Grass, Calamagrostis nutkaensis, thrives in USDA zones 7-10, reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading to 1-2 feet. It favors full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. This perennial showcases feathery, cream-toned plumes and slender green foliage, providing elegant texture and movement in coastal landscapes or rain gardens. It's deer-resistant and offers excellent erosion control on slopes. Plant 18-24 inches apart for optimal growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 8–9Type Grass
Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — This perennial showcases feathery
Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading to 1-2 feetPacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — It favors full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soilPacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — thrives in USDA zones 7-10Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — cream-toned plumes and slender green foliageCalamagrostis NutkaensisCalamagrostis Nutkaensis+18

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae

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Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — This perennial showcases feathery
Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading to 1-2 feet
Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — It favors full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil
Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — thrives in USDA zones 7-10
Pacific Reed Grass (Calamagrostis Nutkaensis) — cream-toned plumes and slender green foliage
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis
Calamagrostis Nutkaensis

Photograph: John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source

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