Calamagrostis brachytricha
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Fine green leaves and pinkish-white summer plumes give reed grass an upright, airy presence beside ponds or in a planted screen.
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Description
Reed grass forms an upright, arching clump of narrow green leaves, with compact, loosely branched, pinkish-white plumes above the foliage in summer. The plumes mature into tan seed heads that can be cut for arrangements. Plant it in a border, near a pond, or in a coastal screen; its size increases where moisture is plentiful, and its rhizomes may need occasional containment.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 4 ft |
| Synonyms | Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha, Calamagrostis brachytricha |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Wet or Damp Soil |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Coastal conditions, Pond Margin, Streamside |
| Type | Grass |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Screen, Windbreak |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Reed grass |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23026295, Z1CALABR0001G, 201811265, 201811266, 201822402, 201811267, 201811268, 202026614, 201713004 |
| Propagation | Divide an established clump into rooted sections and replant them in moist soil. |
| Pests | No serious pests are normally seen on this grass. |
| Diseases | No diseases of major concern are normally reported. |
| Pruning | Cut the old clump to the ground in late winter before new shoots emerge. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist for best growth. Established clumps tolerate wetter ground and heavy clay, but their size depends on the moisture supply. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade; provide afternoon shade in hot summer climates. |