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Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'
Common Name: Variegated Feather Reed Grass
A striking, upright ornamental grass valued for its bold variegated foliage and strong vertical form. Narrow green blades are edged with creamy white, creating bright contrast from spring through fall. In early summer, airy flower plumes emerge soft pink, maturing to tan and persisting into winter for extended seasonal interest. Growth is clump-forming and well-behaved, maintaining a tidy, architectural habit without spreading or flopping. Growing Conditions Light: Full sun to part shade (best variegation in full sun) Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to a wide range of soils Water: Average; tolerant of occasional drought once established Cold Hardiness: Excellent winter tolerance Hardiness USDA Zones: 4a–9b Mature Size Height: 4–5 ft (6 ft in flower) Width: 2–3 ft Features Bold white-edged variegated foliage Upright, clumping growth habit Attractive summer plumes with winter persistence
| Plant Type: | Ornamental Grass |
| Width: | 4-5' |
| Height: | 4-5' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 4 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Summer, Late Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation |
| Soil Type | Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
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