Calamagrostis

Culture Sheet

Growing Temperature:

55-65° F

Holding Temperature:

45-55° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

2.0-3.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Moderate to heavy feeder.
100-200 ppm N at each irrigation.

Vernalization:

Cold required for 10-12 weeks at temperatures below 40 degrees F.

Pests & Diseases:

Avoid growing too wet as this can lead to crown and root rots.

Potting & Timing:

Calamagrostis is a cool season grass, meaning it begins to grow as soon as the temperature rises above freezing in the spring. Best planting times are in the spring and early fall.

NOTE: Calamagrostis brachytricha is a warm season grass and should only be planted when temperatures are 68 degrees or warmer. Plant these in early summer for best results.

Moisture:

Use a well drained media. Keep moderately moist.

Planting Level:

Plant the crown level with the soil line.

Lighting:

Requires long days for flowering.

Other Comments:

This is a cool season, clumping grass with an erect growth habit. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a heavy clay-based soil. It does not re-seed. 'Karl Foerster' was voted Perennial Plant of the Year in 2001.