Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'
Avalanche Feather Reed Grass
- Main interest:
- variegated, graceful movement of feathery plumes
- Exposure:
- full sun, moist well-drained soil, drought tolerant
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- green-bronze, July to September
- Foliage:
- variegated green and white
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3: -40 °C (-40 ° F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 4 ft (1.2 m) width: 2 ft (0.6 m)
- Use:
- borders, specimen
Very similar to Calamagrostis a. 'Overdam', Avalanche's variegated leaves are white on the inside and green on the outside. Feather Reed Grass provides excellent cut flowers. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, from sand to clay. See the product infographic below comparing the leaf variations of Avalanche, Eldorado, Karl Foerster and Overdam.
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