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Calamagrostis stricta
An Alberta-native rhizomatous grass of wet meadows and fens, with slender upright flower panicles on stems 50–100 cm tall. Not to be confused with the aggressive garden cultivar 'Karl Foerster' (Calamagrostis x acutiflora). Excellent for wet restoration plantings.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Wet meadows province-wide, Zone 1
Light
Full sun to part shade (wet)
Bloom Time
July–Aug
Soil
Moist to wet, rich
Water
High
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Rhizome division in spring. Seed with cold stratification.
