Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'

Also Known As

Calamagrostis x 'Avalanche'
Avalanche Feather Reed Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' plant details

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with variegated and white foliage. In summer cream and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and tan blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vigorous selection with a showy white stripe down the center of green leaves and new seed heads tinted mauve-green. Clumping perennial to 4'T.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This distinctive newcomer is a variegated form of Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' first spotted by Steve Schmidt at American Ornamental Perennials. Showcasing dramatically striped foliage, the medium-sized clumps spring to life as a hefty white central band bordered by narrow green margins embellishes each blade. Topped with an airy aura of rose-tinged green plumes that later take on warm, golden hues, 'Avalanche's straight-up stance forges a compelling specimen, or when planted en masse, a boldly patterned screen. (PPAF)

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Vividly!, boldly! variegated foliage (broad "avalanche"-white center edged by dark-green) along with silvery early summer flower plumes, sturdy nature ; drought tolerance make this upright 6' grass great. S-PSh/Med

By: Forestfarm

A variegated form of C. 'Karl Foerster', with a white stripe down the center of each leaf blade. Plants form stiff clumps of foliage to 2', with silvery tan flowering stalks reaching 4' in mid-late summer.