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 |
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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, California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Alaska |
Tolerance | Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
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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, California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Alaska |
Tolerance | Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Calamagrostis nutkaensis (Pacific Reedgrass) do I need for my garden?
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