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| Plant Number: 8.080.300 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Calamagrostis brachytricha |
| Common name : Korean Feather Reed Grass |
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| This grass forms an upright and fairly narrow clump of feathery plumes, beginning in early fall. Flower heads start out silvery-pink, fading to more of a creamy-white tone and remaining attractive for most of the winter. Tolerates shady sites well, but also happy in a sunny border with regular moisture. Cut clumps back to just above the ground in late winter, or earlier if desired. Well-behaved with a non invasive habit. Clumps may be divided in spring every 4 to 5 years. Nice for massing or as a specimen. Flower plumes and seed heads are very good for cutting.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
White
Blooming Time
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall
Foliage Color
Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Waterside
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
90-120 cm
35-47 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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The irregular, almost explosive form… is part of its unique appeal. Form often varies under different cultural conditions. This grass tends to be loose and irregular in shaded situations and more erect in sunnier spots.; Rick Darke, The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses |
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