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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike'
Feather Reed Grass
- Variegated with wide white center strip
- Great for late summer and fall interest
- Long blooming
- Spectacular when massed
- Category: Grasses, Perennials
- Breeder: Monrovia
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 2-3 ft
- Spread: 24-30 in
Calamagrostis Lightning Strike
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Foliage Color
| • | Variegated |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike'
To care for Calamagrostis x acutiflora Lightning Strike™, ensure it receives full sun to partial shade and water it during dry periods for optimal growth. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer and cut back any dead foliage in late winter to promote healthy new growth.
