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    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.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' plant

    How to Grow Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • 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 x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486

    aka Eldorado Feather Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486 flower by CBG Circle Gdn
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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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