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Eldorado Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486
Feather Reed Grass
In stock · from $14.99
A cool season clumping grass with narrow leaves that are dwarfed by wheat colored flower stems which rise 2-4' above the foliage. One of the earliest grasses to appear in the spring. Variegated golden and green with stems that maintain a honey hue. In a mild winter, will remain evergreen.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-08.
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 Eldorado Feather Reed Grass get?
About 4' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Eldorado Feather Reed Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Eldorado Feather Reed Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Eldorado 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 Eldorado Feather Reed Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Eldorado 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 Eldorado 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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