Korean Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis brachytricha
SKU
01408
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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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kal-a-ma-GROS-tis bra-KE-tri-ca |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage clumps reach 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide, slowly spreading. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Wet Soils, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Weigela (Weigela); Catmint (Nepeta); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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