Purple small-reed (Calamagrostis canescens)
Purple small-reed, also known as Purple-flowered smallreed
Purple small-reed is a long-lived perennial grass commonly found in wet habitats such as marshes, fens, and meadows. It features characteristic clusters of leaves and blooms with flowers in the summer, thriving in moist, nutrient-rich environments.
Key Facts About Purple small-reed
Attributes of Purple small-reed
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
1.2 m
Spread
Not applicable
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.5 cm to 6 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Purple Brown
Scientific Classification of Purple small-reed
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Reed grasses
Species
Purple small-reed