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Calamagrostis acutiflora Avalanche

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

A variegated grass with a crisp, central white stripe and a narrow habit, holding its form and colour well throughout the season. White flowerheads fade to pink, followed by tan seedheads. Seeds are sterile.

  • »  This grass has a slightly arching upright habit and forms a tight clump
  • »  Leaf blades have a central white stripe, bordered by green
  • »  Sterile flower plumes emerge light pink changing to a golden tan
  • »  Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the winter
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July
  • »  Flower Height: 125 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 70 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Cool Season

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  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:90-125 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink (pale)
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Variegated
• White
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'

Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.
 

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'

Grows best in full sun to partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil, however, will tolerate most soil types. Calamagrostis is drought tolerant, once established.  Prune foliage to ground level in the spring to make way for new growth.