Calamagrostis nutkaensis 'The King'

Pacific Reedgrass, Nootka Reedgrass: Ornamental variant of evergreen CA native bunchgrass discovered in Humbolt County. Grows to 4' tall and wide. Has wide grass blades and neat, clumping, mounding growth. Gently arching, attractive purplish-green flower plumes that age to a wheat color. Blooms from spring to summer. Attracts birds and wildlife. Good for containers and cut flowers. Attracts birds and wildlife. Full sun to part sun. Medium to high water. Appreciates moist environments like dunes, coastal woodlands, and wetlands. Seacoast, wind, heat, clay, sand, bog, and drought tolerant once established. Deer, rabbit, gopher and fire resistant.