Lower Energy Costs with Cool Season Calamagrostis
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Oct 31st 2024
Calamagrostis, a.k.a '"Feather reed grass" is a classic cool-season grass that thrives with sunny days and easy-to-maintain night temperatures.
Like the superstar of the genus, 'Karl Foerster', these similar, easy-to-grow variegated options merit top-billing on your spring stage.
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Variegated form and a refined habit. The foliage has uniform green centers with white edges.
Zones 4-10
Mature height 3-4'
Whether they are used as a stand-alone planting taking a solo or harmonizing with the chorus in a mass mixed planting, these versatile variegated performers make any designer look like a genius.
All varieties feature showy, long-lasting, feathery buff plumes. All come in multiple sizes to suit your production protocols. Best of all, they all react favorably to the same economical growing regimen: Trap the sun’s warmth by day and heat to just 45°F (8°C) overnight for optimum growth.
'Eldorado' PP16486
Upright form like 'Karl Foerster', but variegated, with a bold gold stripe through the center of the blade.
Zones 5-10
Mature height 4'
An impressive vertical grass that boasts a wide, white central line, edged in medium green.
In midsummer, silvery-tan plumes rise above the foliage.
Zones 4-10
Mature height 3'
Radiant foliage is streaked with flashy broad central stripes of creamy white, edged in green.
Long-lasting, tan blooms.
Zones 4-10
Mature height 3'
'Overdam'
Erect clumps like 'Karl Foerster', but the Kelly-green foliage is accented with warm white outer edging.
Tolerates some shade.
Zones 4-10
Mature height 3-4'
Give your boiler a break, while getting ready for the big show. Cut your greenhouse heating bills with variegated Calamagrostis. It comes in easy-planting, fast-finishing 38 and 72-cell liners from Emerald Coast Growers– your easy choice!