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Botanical Pronunciation:
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kal-a-ma-GROS-tis ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah
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Key feature:
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Spring Flowering
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Plant type:
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Ornamental Grass
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Deciduous/evergreen:
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Herbaceous
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Cold hardiness zones:
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4 - 9
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Light needs:
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Full sun
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Water Needs:
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Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Average landscape size:
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Fast-growing, arching foliage to 18 to 24 in. tall and 1 1/2 to 2 ft. wide; flower stalks to 6 ft.
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Growth rate:
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Fast
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Flower attribute:
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Flowers for Cutting
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Special features:
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Fall Color
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Landscape uses:
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Border, Green Roof
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Flower color:
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Red
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Blooms:
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Spring
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Foliage color:
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Variegated
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Pruning time: spring.
Planting Instructions:
Dig hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball. Place the plant into the new hole making sure that the top of the root ball is level with existing soil line. Fill in the hole, using planting mix at a ratio of 2 shovels native soil to 1 shovel planting mix (pack down soil around the root ball so that your soil doesn't settle). With extra soil make a well around the plant to retain water. Don't forget the Seaweed Extract, mix in 1 and ¼ ounces of extract to 1 gallon of water pour around base of plant. In three weeks retreat with Seaweed Extract.
Fertilizing During The Season:
You will want to fertilize in April, June, and September, we suggest Yum Yum its a great organic fertilizer designed for our soil. Don't forget to use a Winterizer or Yum Yum Winterizer in November and January to help promote vigorous root systems.
