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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486

Also Known As

Eldorado Feather Reed Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-10b

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486 plant details

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486 is a fast-growing deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This ?Eureka-gold? find in a group of ?Karl Foerster? was made by Garden Gate Growers: each narrow leaf has a gold center and the upright 2' wide clumps are topped by 4-5' flower plumes summer-fall; cut back to 6". S/M/GDr PP16486

By: Forestfarm

I fell in love with this new grass because of its gold and green leaves, deep gold flower stems, and purply plumes. Exceptional introduction. Narrow form to 5' tall. Sorry, no grasses or sedges can be shipped to California.