Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant, but do not let the soil become bone dry.
Calamagrostis X, a hybrid feather reed grass, offers ornamental appeal with its upright growth and feathery plumes, adding texture and movement to landscapes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures. Tolerates a range of conditions once established.
Low
25% intensity
Feed once in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant, but do not let the soil become bone dry.
Cut back dead or damaged foliage anytime. In late winter or early spring, before new growth emerges, cut back all dried foliage to about 5-10 cm above the ground. This tidies the plant and encourages fresh growth.
Easily propagated by division in early spring. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into smaller sections, ensuring each section has healthy roots and shoots. Replant divisions immediately into moist soil.
As a grass, Calamagrostis x rarely needs repotting unless grown in a container. If necessary, repot in spring, dividing the root ball.
Choose a container that is slightly larger than the current one and ensure good drainage.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Calamagrostis X (Calamagrostis x)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Species | Calamagrostis X |
Similar in genus Calamagrostis
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
