Attractive apple-green leaves and a tidy appearance make this mid-sized reed grass very useful for the native garden. The broad leaves reach a height and width of about 2ft. with inflorescences rising another foot. Plant in full sun to light shade and water regularly. Very rare in Sonoma County and uncommon throughout Northern California. Deer resistant.
Calamagrostis stricta ssp. inexpansa
slipstem reed grass
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- Average Height: 1.5 - 2 ft
- Average Width: 1.5 - 2 ft
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Our monthly inventory was updated on June 1, 2026. To confirm current availability, please call ahead. We do not ship plants.
| Inventory Notes | 4in | 1g |
|---|---|---|
| young | 54 available$6.25 each | 36 available$12.50 each |
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