Calamagrostis foliosa (Mendocino reed grass)

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile to fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Native to coastal areas of Northern California. Dislikes very hot summer climates. Tends to be short-lived

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Coastal, Meadow, Beds and borders, Planted in groups, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming

Native to

California

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic