Narrow small-reed

Calamagrostis stricta

Calamagrostis

Poaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Narrow small-reed is an extremely hardy grass that tolerates cold climates and variable moisture conditions. This low-maintenance plant requires minimal watering once established and thrives in sun to partial shade. Excellent choice for naturalized landscapes and erosion control.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

6.5 – 7

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alaska

Alberta

Altay

Amur

Argentina South

Arizona

Baltic States

Belarus

Bolivia

British Columbia

California

Central European Rus

Chile South

Colorado

Connecticut

Czechoslovakia

Denmark

East European Russia

Finland

France

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 28, 2022 by James Rush (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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