‘Lightning Strike’ feather reed grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora (x) 'Lightning Strike'

Type:: ornamental grasses, perennials that last
Hardiness:: Zone 4 – 8
Mature Height:: 24-36in
Light:: part to full sun (4 hours or more sun)
Water:: drought tolerant
Bloom Color:: pink
Bloom Time:: summer
Foliage:: green

Description

White edged leaves in compact, upright clumps make a nice color contrast. Pink plumes on 36″ stems in early summer. One of a few shade-tolerant grasses!

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