Some Like it Cool - Calamagrostis
Posted by John Friel on Nov 16th 2022
Energy Efficient Early Grasses
Need a way to keep your benches full and your heating bills low? With the right crops, it’s a possible dream – even with grasses and perennials! If you like your benches full and your heating bills low, we’ve got the perfect cool season grasses for you.
“Feather reed grass” is a classic cool-season grass that thrives on warm days and easy-to-maintain night temperatures. We offer six varieties of this handsome, versatile species.
The standard-setter. Rich green foliage forms erect clumps. PPA Perennial Plant of the Year, 2001.
Height: 3 - 4’.
Hardy in Zones 4 – 10.
Like a two-tone ‘Karl Foerster’, with creamy longitudinal variegation.
Height: 3’.
Hardy in Zones 4 – 10.
Broad, flashing bolts of creamy white edged in green.
Height: 3 - 4’.
Hardy in Zones 4 – 10.
A fresh look! Crisp green and white variegation and a refined habit. An ECG exclusive!
Height: 3 - 4’.
Hardy in Zones 4 – 10.
A handsome variegated form. Green blades with snowy white central bands.
Height: 3’.
Hardy in Zones 4 – 10.
Also variegated, but with a bold gold stripe down the middle of each blade.
Height: 4’.
Hardy in Zones 5 – 10.
All varieties feature attractive, 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.