CALAMAGROSTIS ACUTIFLORA ELDORADO / REED GRASS

CALAMAGROSTIS ACUTIFLORA 'ELDORADO' / REED GRASS

A Striking, Golden-Variegated Ornamental Grass with Upright Form

Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Eldorado’ is an elegant, variegated Feather Reed Grass featuring fine-textured green foliage with a bright golden stripe running down the center. This cool-season grass grows in a dense, upright clump and produces tall, feathery flower plumes that emerge soft purple in early summer and mature to a golden wheat hue, providing year-round interest. Highly adaptable and low-maintenance, ‘Eldorado’ is perfect for adding structure and texture to landscapes.

Why Choose ‘Eldorado’ Reed Grass?

• Golden-Variegated Foliage: Bright central stripes add a luminous effect.
• Tidy, Upright Growth: Forms an elegant vertical accent in gardens.
• Low Maintenance: Requires little care and no staking.
• Four-Season Interest: Attractive even in winter with golden plumes.

Key Features:

• Clump-Forming Habit: Grows in a neat, non-spreading mound.
• Early Blooming: Flowers in early summer, lasting through fall.
• Deer & Pest Resistant: Naturally unpalatable to deer and most pests.
• Tolerant of Wet & Dry Conditions: Thrives in various soil types.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 3–5 feet tall, 2–3 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained to moist soil.

Ideal Uses:

• Accent & Specimen Planting: Provides vertical interest and texture.
• Mass Plantings & Borders: Ideal for structured designs and screening.
• Rain Gardens & Moist Areas: Tolerates both wet and dry conditions.

Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Eldorado’ is a beautiful, easy-care grass that adds year-round elegance to gardens with its bright variegated foliage and graceful plumes.