Calamagrostis acutiflora Lightning Strike

Variegated Feather Reed Grass
About This Grass
'Lightning Strike' features eye-catching foliage with broad central stripes of creamy white, edged in green. Flower plumes will emerge in late spring to early summer and persist through winter if not cut back.
- Height: 85-91 cm (34-36 in)
- Spread: 61 cm (24 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9
- Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of direct sun
- Bloom Time: early summer
- Leaf Colour: green and white
- Bloom Colour: purple pink toning to tan
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
- Nature Attraction: birds
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grow 'Lightning Strike' in fertile, well-drained soil with average to high moisture levels. It is tolerant of clay and wetter sites.