Northern Reed Grass

Calamagrostis 'Stricta'

Matchcode: CASTRICA

Height: 75 - 100cm (30 - 40 IN.)

Spread: 60 - 75cm (24 - 30 IN.)

Similar to Karl Foerster but slightly shorter and faster spreading. Bright green foliage and spikes of red-brown, feathery, spring inflorescence that matures to a golden-yellow. Seed heads persist over winter. Wetland or reclamation plant. Thrives in wet soils.

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