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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:12 PM
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'El Dorado'
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Plant Type: Grasses

Eldorado Feather Reed Grass has variegation that is unmistakably golden and green. In addition, its stems maintain a honey hue. Elongated inflorescences top off the stems, which can reach five feet. It shares characteristics of one of the nursery world’s all-time favorite grasses, Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’. In fact, it appeared from a division of Karl at Garden State Growers in Kettle Falls, WA. C. x acutiflora ‘Eldorado’ is a vigorous-growing plant when situated in full or part sun in well-drained soil and it appears to be tolerant to Zone 4.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

'El Dorado' prefers to be grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Besure to provide plenty of moisture in extremely hot weather.

Flower Color

Tan/yellow

Foliage Color

Green with yellow midrib

Plant Spread

2.5'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

4-5'

Scape Height

NA

Hardness Zone

4

Soil Moisture

Average water needs

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Specimen, Border, Cut flower or foliage, Dried flower or seed heads, Mass Plant, Salt tolerant, Screen plantings

Bloom Time

Summer/Fall

Critter Resistance

Deer resistant

Exposure

Full sun

Growth Rate

Moderate to Fast.

Seasonal Interests

Summer/Fall/Winter