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Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado'

Description: A clumping grass similar to 'Karl Foerster' but with striking gold vertical variegation in the dark green foliage. In the early summer, tall upright pinkish flower spikes emerge that mature to tan.

Planting/Use: Plants provide a strong vertical accent in the landscape. Full sun in moist well-drained soil.

General Care: Cut down in early spring before new growth emerges.

Exposure: Full sun.

Height/Spread: 1.5m x 90cm (5ft x 3ft) in flower

Hardiness Zone: 4.