Korean Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis brachytricha
Pronunciation: kal-a-ma-GROS-tis bra-KE-tri-ca
SKU #01408
| Description | Feathery, pink-tinged plumes appear atop tall stems, rising above the foliage of this showy ornamental grass, maturing in fall to light tan and cream. Seeds provide food for birds. Effective accent or mass planting. Performs well in a variety of garden settings, even moist borders of a stream or pond. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
| Blooms | Late summer to fall |
| Mature Size | Foliage clumps reach 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide, slowly spreading. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Weigela (Weigela); Catmint (Nepeta); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
| Care | Thrives in most average soils, even heavy clay. Keep soil consistently moist; do not allow to dry out. Benefits from some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Cut clumps to the ground in late winter just before the new shoots appear. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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