Description
Calamagrostis lawrencei (also called Lawrence Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and lakes. It has thin, upright stems that reach up to 1.5 meters tall, with narrow, linear leaves and small, feathery panicles of flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamagrostis lawrencei has a flower with a feathery panicle of spikelets that are 4-6mm long. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a length of 2-3mm. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamagrostis lawrencei is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a clump-forming grass that typically grows to 2-3’ tall and as wide. It features narrow, arching, bright green leaves (to 8” long) and airy, feathery, silvery-green flower panicles (to 12” long) in late summer. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or by seed. Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soils.
Where to Find Calamagrostis lawrencei
Calamagrostis lawrencei is native to the western United States and can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams and lakes.