Calamagrostis arundinacea
Reed Grass
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Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea) - Description
C. arundinacea brachytricha bears an upright, arching clump 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall and 2 feet wide. In the late summer or early fall, broad flower spikes bring plant height to 4 feet tall.
Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea) - 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.
Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea) - 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.
Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea) - 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.
Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea) - Pest
Most common are powdery mildew, tar spot, rust, smut, ergot, leaf streak, scald, char spot, red eye spot, speckle, and foot rot.
Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Tolerates most soil types, but does best with moist, humus-rich soil.
