Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike™'

Feather Reed Grass

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Foliage has wide creamy white center stripes that are edged in green. A different twist on your typical Calamagrostis variety. Late summer plumes will persist through winter, if not cut back.


  •  · Deer resistant
  •  · Great for late summer and fall interest
  •  · Can tolerate full sun and dry conditions
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Height:

3 ft

Spread:

24 in

Zone:

4-9

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike™'
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike™'

Exposure

Sun Tolerant
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

Average Soil

Nature Attraction

Songbirds
Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Attributes

Long Blooming
Dried Flower

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Fall
Late Summer / Early Fall
Winter
Late Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Late Summer
Fall
Winter

Calamagrostis

Common Name: Feather Reed Grass

Strong vertical effect with showy summer plumes and attractive winter seed heads. Prefers moist soils and full sun.