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Grass · Poaceae family

Feather reed grass

Calamagrostis ×acutiflora

Full sun 1.2–1.8 m × 0.4–0.6 m to −26 °C

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun
Size1.2–1.8 m
spacing 60 cm
PlantingMarch–April, September–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun, in average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
averageloamyclayhumus-rich

Watering

keep the soil evenly moistless when it rains

Frost

−26 °C
no winter protectiondies back in winter, regrows in spring

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).

50 cm1 m1.5 m1.2–1.8 mspread 0.4–0.6 m
1.2–1.8 m× spread 0.4–0.6 m

Plant 60 cm apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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Planting
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
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Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–April, September–October

What to plant now (October) full list in October (244) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

No feeding

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

What you will see

Orange, brown or yellow pustules on leaves; leaves turn yellow and drop.

When to look

Mainly from midsummer to autumn

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Airy planting spacing so the leaves dry quickly.
    • Do not water the leaves; water at the roots.
  2. By hand after the first pustulesRemove affected leaves at once and dispose of them safely.
  3. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only in a heavy attackA product authorised in your country against rust (only if it is approved for the given crop).
Rustsdisease · mainly from midsummer to autumn

What you will see

Orange, brown or yellow pustules on leaves; leaves turn yellow and drop.

When to look

Mainly from midsummer to autumn

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Airy planting spacing so the leaves dry quickly.
    • Do not water the leaves; water at the roots.
  2. By hand after the first pustulesRemove affected leaves at once and dispose of them safely.
  3. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only in a heavy attackA product authorised in your country against rust (only if it is approved for the given crop).
More about this problem

Voles

pest

What you will see

Damaged roots and crowns.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Cut back surrounding cover.
  2. By hand winterRodent traps according to the regulations.
Volespest

What you will see

Damaged roots and crowns.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Cut back surrounding cover.
  2. By hand winterRodent traps according to the regulations.
Sources (3)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

common yarrow

common yarrow

0.4–0.8 m
✓flowers June–September
✓lower — for the front
feathered pink

feathered pink

0.15–0.61 m
✓flowers May–August
✓lower — for the front
plains eryngo

plains eryngo

0.6–0.9 m
✓flowers June–September
✓lower — for the front

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does feather reed grass tolerate shade?

No, it needs full sun.

How much space does feather reed grass need?

At maturity 0.4–0.6 m wide and 1.2–1.8 m tall; recommended spacing 60 cm.

Rusts — what can you do?

Airy planting spacing so the leaves dry quickly. Remove affected leaves at once and dispose of them safely.

Voles — what can you do?

Cut back surrounding cover. Rodent traps according to the regulations.

Sources (7) Checked 24 October 2026

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