2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Eldorado’
PP16486
ELDORADO FEATHER REED GRASS
Has distinctive golden- and green-variegated
foliage. Culms retain a honey hue but may
fade in extreme heat. Elongated inflorescences
top off the culms and can reach 5’. It shares
characteristics of its parent, C. x acutiflora ‘Karl
Foerster’. A vigorous grower in well-drained soil,
full or part sun. Unauthorized propagation is
prohibited.
CALAMAGROSTIS
Cool season, green-gold variegated, 3’, 4’-5’ with
blooms, sun-part sun, average-moist, flowers late
spring, Zones 4-8, Origin: Asia
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Eldorado’ PP16486
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
FEATHER REED GRASS
With a narrow, upright growth habit and longlasting
plumes, this best seller was the first
ornamental grass to receive the Perennial
Plant of the Year ® Award (2001). It offers good
looks and undemanding growing requirements.
Green foliage grows in a neat, 2’ clump. In late
spring, stalks rise to 6’ capped with elongated,
showy seed heads. Tolerant of heavy clay and
compacted soil. Not known to reseed; seeds
believed to be sterile.
Cool season, green, 2’, 6’ with blooms, sun-part
sun, average-moist, flowers late spring, Zones 4-7,
Origin: Europe
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’
VARIEGATED FEATHER REED GRASS
A sport of C. x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ with
creamy white and green along the length of its
leaves. Will tolerate heat and humidity when
planted in part shade but prefers cool nights.
Clumping foliage reaches 1.5’; culms with airy
seed heads rise to 5’. Cut back at the end of
winter for new growth and late spring flowering.
Cool season, green-white variegated, 1.5’, 5’ with
blooms, sun, average-moist, flowers late spring,
Zones 5-7, Origin: Europe
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’
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