Calamagrostis foliosa - Leafy Reedgrass (Plant) Size:1G Leaves are a forage source

Leaves are a forage source for the pale swallowtail butterfly

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southen High Sierra Nevada

and has beautiful purple blooms with large yellow anthers

Good for mid-elevations

Calamagrostis foliosa - Leafy Reedgrass (Plant) Size:1G Leaves are a forage sourceConsidered one of our most beautiful grasses. An attractive cool season ornamental grass. Summer seedheads are purplish tan. It grows best with full sun on the coast, and part sun inland. Plant Characteristics Family Name Poaceae Species Name Calamagrostis foliosa Common Name Leafy Reedgrass Plant Type Grass Grass Like Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color None Flowering Months