Calamagrostis consists of sturdy perennial grasses that spread through rhizomes, producing clumps of narrow leaves. During the summer, upright stems develop dense, branched flowering panicles.

Calamagrostis

Calamagrostis 'Cheju-Do'

Calamagrostis 'Glenorchy Fireworks'

Calamagrostis 'Kyrgyz Giant'

Calamagrostis arundinacea

Grows in a dense tuft of smooth, green, narrow leaves that transition to yellow as autumn arrives. In late summer to early autumn, it produces slender, feathery flower spikes with a hint of purple, which remain ornamental throughout the winter months.

Calamagrostis brachytricha

Calamagrostis brachytricha 'Mona'

Calamagrostis canadensis

Calamagrostis canescens

Calamagrostis canescens 'Variegata'

Calamagrostis chalybaea

Calamagrostis effusiflora

Calamagrostis emodensis is a deciduous perennial grass that develops into a gradually spreading clump, reaching heights of approximately 1.2 meters. Its leaves are blue-green and have a soft texture. During mid to late summer, the upright stems produce flower sprays that are plume-like, with a nodding or cascading habit and a pale purple-brown hue. These floral displays can last into the winter months.

Calamagrostis emodensis

Calamagrostis epigejos is a perennial grass that forms dense clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Its leaves are linear and strap-like, displaying a mid-green color and growing as tall as 1.4 meters. The flowering period extends from July to August, during which it produces narrow, dense panicles that range from 15 to 30 centimeters in length, exhibiting a yellowish-brown hue.

Calamagrostis epigejos

Calamagrostis foliosa

Calamagrostis huebneriana

Calamagrostis lapponica

Calamagrostis laxa

Calamagrostis nutkaensis

Calamagrostis ophitidis

Calamagrostis pseudophragmites

Calamagrostis purpurea is a perennial grass characterized by its erect growth, forming compact clumps that can attain heights of up to 1.2 meters. The foliage consists of slender, linear, and smooth leaves, while summer brings the emergence of airy, purple-hued flower plumes.

Calamagrostis purpurea

Calamagrostis scotica

Calamagrostis splendens Trin.

Calamagrostis stricta

Calamagrostis varia

Calamagrostis villosa

Calamagrostis x acutiflora

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Apple Court' (v)

This clump-forming, deciduous grass reaches heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features green foliage marked by a distinct white central stripe. In summer, it produces slender panicles of purplish flowers that eventually fade to a warm golden brown, remaining through the winter months.

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial grass that typically reaches a height of around 1.2 meters. It features arching, glossy mid-green foliage that is striped and edged in yellow, though this variegation diminishes as the season advances. In mid to late summer, upright stems emerge, showcasing soft, plume-like flower clusters in shades of pale purple-brown, which can remain through the winter months.

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' (v)

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'England' (v)

This perennial grass forms dense clumps and features flat, arching foliage that can reach lengths of up to 90 cm. Its flowering panicles start as a rich bronze color, gradually transitioning to a lighter shade of brown as they mature.

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

'Overdam' is a compact, clump-forming grass characterized by its slender leaves that exhibit yellow to cream stripes. In the summer, it produces light purple flower spikes, which transition to a pale brown hue as winter approaches.

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' (v)

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Stricta'

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Waldenbuch' is a deciduous perennial grass that forms clumps and gradually spreads, reaching a height of approximately 1.2 meters. It features glossy, mid-green leaves that arch gracefully. In mid to late summer, the plant produces airy, plume-like inflorescences in soft shades of pale purple-brown, which remain decorative through the winter months.