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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Art's Golden'
Also Known As
- Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Art's Golden'
- Art's Golden Feather Reed Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Art's Golden' plant details
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Art's Golden' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer cream and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Art's Golden'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and tan blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Art's Golden'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Art's Golden'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- tan
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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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
aka Calamagrostis 'Stricta', Slim-Stem Feather Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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
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
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
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