Origin:  Hybrid
Family:  Poaceae
Light:  Full sun
Height:  4-6'
Spacing:  2-3'
Blooms:  Purplish green, upright, late Summer
Foliage:  Showy, variegated, upright, smooth, semi-evergreen, green and white linear stripes with green margin
Soil:  Not picky, rich, loamy, clayey sand, moist to wet, tolerates drought
Water:  Moderate-dry
Uses:  Ornamental, xeriscaping, foliage, Winter interest, accent, specimen, hedge, mass plant
Propagation:  Rootball divisions

Comments:  Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche' or Variegated Grass Feather Reed 'Avalanche' is an exotic ornamental grass with a fast, clumping growth habit.  It is of hybrid origin.  In early Summer, Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche' produces reddish-brown tassels appearing above the foliage.  The flowers last through the Winter, adding welcoming interest to the dull landscape.  Variegated Grass Feather Reed 'Avalanche' has attractive vertical, narrow, smooth variegated foliage with linear stripes in green and white with a tinge of pink and the margins in green.   It is easily propagated from rootball divisions.  Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche' is not picky about soil types and performs well in rich, moist to wet sandy, clayey loam in a sunny environment.  It is low maintenance and soon forms a lovely clump.  Use Variegated Grass Feather Reed 'Avalanche' as an accent plant or a stand alone specimen plant in the landscape.  Mass plant this eye-catching ornamental grass for a fabulous looking hedge.  It is a pleasant sight to watch Calamagratis acutiflora 'Avalanche' standing tall and proudly displays its splendid straight foliage in the Summer landscape.  Come Fall, it delight you with an interesting buff color.  Variegated Grass Feather Reed 'Avalanche' is an ideal semi-evergreen foliage plant for the smaller garden.  It is very showy and catches everyone's attention.  Calamagratis acutiflora is happily growing in Jenny's Garden.