Calamagrostis epigejos - 'Hortortum' (Feather Reed Grass)

Type	Grass, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	White Flowers (Autumn), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.

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