{"product_id":"calamagrostis-eldorado","title":"Calamagrostis 'Eldorado'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalamagrostis 'Eldorado'\u003c\/em\u003e: Gold Pinstripes on a Ramrod Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Eldorado' was named after a legendary city of gold, and every blade has a golden stripe to prove it. Tall, upright and wearing more bling than anything else in the border. TREASURE HUNT OVER.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCalamagrostis\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eacutiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eldorado'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–150 cm (4–5 ft) in flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm (1.5–2 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow plumes that ripen to wheat-coloured seedheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer to early fall (July to September)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow green blades with a golden yellow centre stripe; the gold can soften in hot weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a vertical accent in a sunny border, in a row along a fence or driveway, or in groups where low evening light can catch the gold. It tolerates clay and holds its shape through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light up a sunny or lightly shaded bed with the gold-striped blades of 'Eldorado' and soft flowers around it. \u003cem\u003eMonarda bradburiana\u003c\/em\u003e opens pale pink, purple-spotted bee balm at 30 to 60 cm in May and June. \u003cem\u003ePaeonia 'Felix Crousse'\u003c\/em\u003e adds double crimson-red peonies at 70 to 85 cm in June. \u003cem\u003ePhlox Super Ka-Pow™ White\u003c\/em\u003e brings white heads at 45 to 50 cm from June to August. \u003cem\u003eSolidago 'Little Miss Sunshine'\u003c\/em\u003e adds compact golden goldenrod at 30 to 45 cm from July to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in full sun to part sun in average, well-drained soil. Water regularly through the first growing season, then only during extended dry spells. Too much shade can make it lean. Leave the foliage and plumes for winter. Cut everything back to about 15 cm (6 in) in late winter or early spring, before new shoots appear. Divide in spring if the clump becomes crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Eldorado' was found by Todd Kowitz in November 2000 at his nursery in Kettle Falls, Washington, as a naturally occurring sport in a container of 'Karl Foerster' divisions. It keeps its parent's upright habit and sterile seed but adds gold-centred leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once settled, deer resistant and low maintenance. Plant a row and live like the gold rush never ended. STRIKE IT RICH.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornamental Grasses","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot \/ 4","offer_id":67822600814870,"sku":"CALAEL01","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Calamagrostis_Eldorado.png?v=1793056967","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/calamagrostis-eldorado","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}