Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado'
Small Reed
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Small Reed (Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado') - Description
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' is an attractive variegated feather reed grass with narrow, green leaves that are highlighted with gold centers. In early summer, tan wheat-like seed heads are stately displayed above the glowing foliage and last all season long.
Small Reed (Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado') - Blooming
Although most grasses are not known for their blooms, Reed Grasses produces tall inflorescences of flowers that fade from purple-tinted green to yellow that will persist into winter.
Small Reed (Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado') - Growth
Rhizomatous perennial grasses. Does fine with either full sun or partial shade. The species C. brachytricha is a good candidate for container plant. Long-lasting inflorescences.
Small Reed (Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado') - Planting
In mid spring, divide. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Small Reed (Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado') - Pest
Most common are powdery mildew, tar spot, rust, smut, ergot, leaf streak, scald, char spot, red eye spot, speckle, and foot rot.
Small Reed (Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Tolerates most soil types, but does best with moist, humus-rich soil.
