Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'

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Feather reed grassPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Poaceae

Flower colour:

Green

Pink

Foliage colour:

Variegation

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Feather reed grass, Calamagrostis x acutiflora, is an upright grass with good year-round interest, bearing feathery plumes in summer and bleached stems catching frost through winter. Its architectural shape lends it to use as a striking focal point in gardens. It can form clumps of stems up to 2m high if grown in moist soil.

A variegated form of Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' has deep green leaves with a white stripe down the centre - the opposite variegation of Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'. They form a neat clump and turn a buff colour in autumn. produces narrow plumes of feathery, pinkish-green flowers in late summer, which also fade to a buff colour.

Grow Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' in moist but well-drained soil in groups in a mixed border, or en masse to form a large, dramatic screen. In early spring, cut it back to around 12cm to allow new growth to emerge.

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Calamagrostis ‘Avalanche’ and wildlife

Calamagrostis ‘Avalanche’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Calamagrostis ‘Avalanche’ poisonous?

Calamagrostis ‘Avalanche’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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