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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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Fall 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
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Average landscape size:
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Fast-growing, upright foliage 18 to 24 in. tall, 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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Year-round Interest
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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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Green
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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.
Design Ideas
This low growing ornamental grass is colorful and ever changing. With feathery flower spikes that emerge reddish-brown in spring and turn golden to buff in fall, it adds a lovely accent to naturalist, craftsman, or prarie gardens. Use as a vertical among low-growing plants or have a pair planted in distressed metal pots or bronzed urns for a minimalist look. Perfect near water gardens or terraced patios where the breeze causes the grass to sway gracefully.
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.