Calamagrostis, a.k.a '"Feather reed grass" is a classic cool-season grass that thrives with sunny days and easy-to-maintain night temperatures.

Like the superstar of the genus, 'Karl Foerster', these similar, easy-to-grow variegated options merit top-billing on your spring stage.

Calamagrostisxa. Hello Spring!®

An Emerald Coast Growers Introduction.

Variegated form and a refined habit. The foliage has uniform green centers with white edges.

Zones 4-10

Mature height 3-4'

Whether they are used as a stand-alone planting taking a solo or harmonizing with the chorus in a mass mixed planting, these versatile variegated performers make any designer look like a genius.

All varieties feature showy, long-lasting, feathery buff plumes. All come in multiple sizes to suit your production protocols. Best of all, they all react favorably to the same economical growing regimen: Trap the sun’s warmth by day and heat to just 45°F (8°C) overnight for optimum growth. 

'Eldorado' PP16486

Upright form like 'Karl Foerster', but variegated, with a bold gold stripe through the center of the blade.

Zones 5-10

Mature height 4'

'Avalanche'

An impressive vertical grass that boasts a wide, white central line, edged in medium green.

In midsummer, silvery-tan plumes rise above the foliage.

Zones 4-10

Mature height 3'

Lightning Strike®

Radiant foliage is streaked with flashy broad central stripes of creamy white, edged in green.

Long-lasting, tan blooms.

Zones 4-10

Mature height 3'

'Overdam'

Erect clumps like 'Karl Foerster', but the Kelly-green foliage is accented with warm white outer edging.

Tolerates some shade.

Zones 4-10

Mature height 3-4'

Give your boiler a break, while getting ready for the big show. Cut your greenhouse heating bills with variegated Calamagrostis. It comes in easy-planting, fast-finishing 38 and 72-cell liners from Emerald Coast Growers– your easy choice!