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Ornamental Grasses · MCH exam plant
Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora
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Grass
Key ID features
Strictly upright, 'Karl Foerster', earliest grass to bloom, wheat-like plumes
| Botanical name | Calamagrostis x acutiflora |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Calamagrostis |
| Category | Ornamental Grasses |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–9a |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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