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Calamagrostis stricta

Also Known As

  • Calamagrostis 'Stricta'
  • Slim-Stem Feather Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Calamagrostis stricta plant details

Calamagrostis stricta is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer cream and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calamagrostis stricta

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and tan blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calamagrostis stricta

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An impressive accent (to 5-6'), attractive much of the year with large (to 12") feathery plumes formed early in summer and turning purplish towards fall. S-PSh/M (not dry)

Gardening facts about Calamagrostis stricta plant

How to Grow Calamagrostis stricta

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • tan
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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