Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16,486
Feather Reed Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Upright clumps composed of narrow, green leaves with a bright gold midrib. Early summer brings feathery plumes that last all season, aged to an attractive wheat shade..
Height
4-5 Feet
Spread
2-3 Feet
Color
Yellow/Gold/Bronze
Interesting Notes
Discovered by Todd and Lisa Kowitz of Garden Gate Growers.
Bloom Time
June-July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Great winter interest, prune back in early spring. Prefers moist, rich soil but will tolerate heavy soils. Keep well watered during hot weather.
When to Divide
early spring or fall
Good Companions
Double Coneflower (Echinacea ), Larkspur (Delphinium ), Fall Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia ), Speedwell (Groundcover- Veronica ), Tickseed (Coreopsis Big Bang), Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata), Stonecrop (Sedum album), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Spike Speedwell (Veronica )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Variegated |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
| • | Moist |
