Chinese Lantern: Evergreen dwarf shrub only 1-2' tall and wide with maple-like green foliage and showy clusters of large
yellow flower spikes emerge in summer
colorful leaves emerge as bright red
wind and drought tolerant once established
sand and drought tolerant once established but appreciates occasional water
Calamagrostis nutkaensis x foliosa 'Little Nootka' Size:1 gal Chinese Lantern: Evergreen dwarf shrubEvergreen CA native bunchgrass 1 2 feet tall and wide with neat, clumping, mounding growth and gently arching, attractive purplish green flower plumes that age to a wheat color. Blooms from spring to summer. Attracts birds and wildlife. Good for containers and cut flowers. Attracts birds and wildlife. Full sun to part sun. Medium to high water. Appreciates moist environments like dunes, coastal woodlands, and wetlands. Seacoast, wind, heat, clay,