Nootka Reed Grass, Pacific Reedgrass, Nootka Reedgrass, Pacific Reed Grass, Deyeuxia nutkaensis
Bold and stately, Calamagrostis nutkaensis (Pacific Reedgrass) is a tufted and clump forming, cool-season perennial grass with coarse-textured, arching green leaves that grow up to 3 ft. high (90 cm). Striking flower spikes rise above the foliage in spring to late summer. Purplish at first, the flower plumes turn to a tan color as the season progresses. Evergreen in mild winter areas, Pacific Reedgrass is native to western North America, from Alaska to central California, where it is mainly a coastal species growing in moist areas such as beaches and wetlands.
| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Calamagrostis |
| Common names | Reed Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, California, Washington, Oregon |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Calamagrostis |
| Common names | Reed Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, California, Washington, Oregon |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Calamagrostis nutkaensis (Pacific Reedgrass) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Calamagrostis nutkaensis (Pacific Reedgrass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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