Calamagrostis nutkaensis

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Pacific reedgrass

Pacific Reedgrass is an evergreen perennial bunchgrass that is mainly a coastal species in moist areas such as beaches, dunes, coastal woodlands, and wetlands. It prefers full sun along the coast, but is tolerant of partial shade inland.

It forms thick tufts that can reach up to 3.3 ft. tall with several flat grass leaves and narrow flower clusters that show throughout the spring and summer.

The glossy and gracefully curved leaves make this species a popular ornamental grass of the northern California coast.

Lifeform: Grass

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: High, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Deer Resistant, Erosion Control

 

Container

Stub-O, D-16, Stub

Ecological Value

Tolerant of many soil types, this large bunchgrass readily resows, making it a good stabilizer for creek banks.

Historical Uses

No Historical Uses found.

Distribution

Western North America from Alaska to San Luis Obispo County

Elevation

-51" – 5980"

Communities
Habitat

Freshwater-marsh