Calamagrostis acutiflora Avalanche (Variegated Feather Reed Grass)
Green blades are striped with a white centre, and purple-green blooms emerge early in the season, and mature into strong wheat-coloured spears that last into winter. Moderate growth rate.
Sport of ‘Karl Foerster‘; more impactful and vigorous than ‘Overdam‘.
Blooms early summer
4-5 ft tall x 2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Drought tolerant
Moderate salt tolerance
| Zone | Zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moderate to Full Moisture |
