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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.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486 plant

    How to Grow Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Calamagrostis for your garden

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

    aka Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerester', Karl Foerester Feather Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' landscape by Karl Gercens III
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    Calamagrostis foliosa

    aka Leafy Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-10a

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calamagrostis foliosa foliage by Native Sons
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    Calamagrostis nutkaensis

    aka Calamagrostis nootkatensis, Pacific Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calamagrostis nutkaensis by Cactus Jungle
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    Calamagrostis arundinacea

    aka Achnatherum brachytricha, Achnatherum brachytrichum, Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha, Calamagrostis brachytricha, Calamagrostis x acut. ' Brachytrica ', Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Brachytrica', Stipa brachytricha, Achy Breaky Heart Grass, Diamond Grass, Fall Blooming Reed Grass, Korean Feather Reed Grass, Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-48"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calamagrostis arundinacea foliage by Confessions of a Plant Geek
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    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'

    aka Calamagrostis x 'Avalanche', Avalanche Feather Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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