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Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Lightning Strike®'
Feather Reed Grass
In stock · from $34.99
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. This beautiful feather grass features broad central stripes of creamy white, edged in green.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Low maintenance.
- Adds winter interest.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass get?
About 3-4' tall and 1-2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade.
How much water does Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass need?
Low to Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Lightning Strike® 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 Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $34.99. 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 Lightning Strike® 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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