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Botanical illustration of Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–10

Calamagrostis x acutiflora

Feather Reed Grass

GrassDeciduous
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Mature size
3–6 ft tall
1–2 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Low
USDA zones
4–10
Soil
Adaptable
Bloom
Tan plumes
Summer · Fall

Notable features

deer resistantrain gardensseedheadsvertical accentwinter interest

Companion plants for Feather Reed Grass

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Feather Reed Grass.

Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Basket-of-Gold (Aurinia saxatilis) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 3–7

Basket-of-Gold

Aurinia saxatilis

Perennial0.67–1.5 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 3–8

Bur Oak

Native

Quercus macrocarpa

Tree50–70 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 2–6

Chokecherry

Native

Prunus virginiana

Tree20–30 ft tallZones 2–6
Botanical illustration of Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 3–7

Common Lilac

Syringa vulgaris

Shrub8–12 ft tallZones 3–7
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