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Avalanche Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche'
Feather Reed Grass
In stock · from $14.99
A cool season clumping grass with narrow leaves that are dwarfed by flower stems which rise 2-4' above the foliage. One of the earliest grasses to appear in the spring. Avalanche has a wide white band in the middle of each blade. Silvery-tan plumes appear in midsummer.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Adds winter interest.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Avalanche Feather Reed Grass get?
About 4' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Avalanche Feather Reed Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Avalanche Feather Reed Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Avalanche Feather Reed Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Avalanche Feather Reed Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Avalanche Feather Reed Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Avalanche Feather Reed Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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