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Calamagrostis foliosa

Mendocino Reed Grass

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Description

This tufted perennial bunchgrass is native to the Northern California coastal scrub. It forms a beautiful, dense mound of grey-green leaves that reach 2' tall, with showy arching buff colored flower stalks to 3' tall in spring and summer. Reed Grass foliage turn into an attractive purple coloration in the fall and winter. This evergreen should be grown under sun, with little or no summer watering required. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.