This jewel’s name comes from the
way the morning light sparkles as it
catches the dew. This stately grass
has a graceful upright habit. It even
performs well in shade. A wonderful
focal point for beds, borders or even
pots! Grows up to 4' tall. 3" pot. Calamagrostis brachytricha
Zones: 4-10 Light: Full Sun to Full Shade Height: 4' Bloom Time: Late Summer to Fall Deer tend to avoid.
This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
If the current shipping season is closed, your order will ship at the proper time in the next season.
Flower Form: Long slender flower plumes that open with a smoky purple red tint.
Flower Color: Purple red.
Flowering Date: Late summer onward for winter interest.
Planting Requirements: Will bloom in full shade but is more stately in full sun.
Soil Requirements: Moist fertile soil but will adapt to many soil types.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Unique Characteristics: Commonly called 'Diamond grass' for the way the morning light catches the dew and looks as if hundreds of diamonds are sparkling on the flower stems. Stately ornamental grass that will perform in full shade with a somewhat relaxed habit and more upright in full sun. Will serve as a wonderful main focal point for the fall season.
Pruning: In late winter or early spring trim back before new growth starts.
Additional Information: Naturalized in moist woodland areas or at the edge of a woods.
I found this ornamental grass to be fast growing, has strong upright appearance and nice white plumes in autumn. It gets about 4 hours of afternoon sunlight. We are in zone 6. I will be ordering more of these.
