Calamagrostis arundinacea

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Reed Grass

Reed grass is a clump-forming upright ornamental grass native to the high plains of Eurasia and China. It is very fast-growing and can reach a height and width of 5 to 7 feet. It is a warm season grass with bright green leaves, and its pink and green flower heads are visible in late summer and early fall.

Reed grass is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including clay soil, salt, and partial shade and is thus a useful ornamental plant for a range of gardens. It prefers moist, brackish soils and full to part sun, and in these conditions it can become aggressive. This plant is suitable as a specimen or as a massed planting where its form and shimmering flower heads can create a beautiful vista. The plant is usually retained for winter interest and cut back in very early spring.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
September - October
Bloom Color:
Pink
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7