Calamagrostis 'Lightning Strike' - Feather Reed Grass
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial ornamental grass
Common name: Plume reed
Cultivar: 'Lightning Strike'
Foliage color: Medium green with silvery feathery inflorescences and distinctive golden variegation
Mature height: 120–180 cm
Mature width: 60–100 cm
Habit: Upright, airy and elegant with bright accent
Flowering period: Summer to autumn
Exposure: Sun to partial sun
Watering needs: Low once established
Soil type: Well-drained, tolerant of dry to moist soils
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Melliferous plant: No
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Very hardy and low-maintenance. Cut back stems to the ground in early spring before new growth to maintain a compact silhouette and promote vigorous foliage.
Apply a light mulch at the base to improve drainage and gradually enrich the soil. Light fertilization in spring supports vigorous growth, especially in poor soils.

