Leafy Reed Grass

Leafy Reed Grass Care

Calamagrostis foliosa

What is the plant

A rather rare plant, the Leafy Reed Grass, and others in the grass family are usually identified by the region they are found in! It is easily found in nurseries and greenhouses due to its popularity and excellent tolerance for cold weather.

Native to California in the United States, Calamagrostis foliosa is a tolerant plant that can handle sea spray and is perfect for common drought regions. This hardy plant does well growing on sea cliffs and is a great ornamental plant in coastal gardens. The state of California has declared this plant as rare, along with other variations of the plant. It commonly grows to about 1 foot (.03 m) tall with blue-green grass and occasional purple flowers.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

20°C - 26°C

hardiness zone

7 - 9

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
As a plant that withstands drought well, expect to water every 7 to 14 days.
Pruning
The Calamagrostis foliosa does not appreciate pruning and will wither away if hacked at or pruned. If you need to remove this plant, pull it directly from the dirt by the roots.
Fertilizer
Fertilizing is not required for this plant.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
The Leafy Reed Grass can thrive in full sunlight in coastal regions with cooler weather. When used in regions with higher temperatures, the partial shade will need to be provided.
Soil
You’ll need well-draining soil, but otherwise, the Leafy Reed Grass is not too picky about what it’s planted in.
Propagation
The Leafy Reed Grass is a self-seeding plant that will handle propagation for you. Otherwise, you can easily buy seeds from a local nursery.

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Temperature
As a cold weather tolerant plant, this plant thrives in weather between 50-80°F (10-26°C).
Container
We do not recommend growing this plant in a container. It is best suited for outside gardens, especially rock gardens.
Fun fact
This plant is a natural deer and other herbivore-deterrent!