Photo by Forestfarm
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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
By: Forestfarm
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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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See other plant types of Calamagrostis for your garden
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 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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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 24"-48"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
- dry in summer
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