Plant Library

Grass Feather Reed Lightning Strike

Common Name: Grass Feather Reed

Botanical Name: Grass Calamagrostis

Variety: Lightning Strike

Blossom Color: White

Bloom Time: Aug-Sep

Zone: 4 to 9

Exposure: Sun to Part Shade

Mature Height: 36"

Mature Width: 24"

Notes: Foliage has wide creamy white center stripes that are edged in green. A different twist than your typical Calamagrostis variety. Late summer plumes will persist through winter if not cut back. Attracts songbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant. 36 inches tall