Korean feather reed grass
Calamagrostis brachytricha (Korean feather reed grass) is a showy ornamental grass with fluffy elongated flower heads that reach upwards from glossy green leaves.
The heads of this grass change color as they ripen over time. C. brachytricha grows around 4 feet tall and provides continual visual texture to the garden as the weather cools.
Botanical Name | Calamagrostis brachytricha |
Common Name | Korean feather reed grass |
Family | Poaceae |
USDA Zone | 4 thru 9 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |
Season(s) of interest | summer, fall, winter |
Height and Spread | 3-4ft x 2-3ft (90-120cm x 60-90cm) |
Flower Color | Pink |
Attracts Wildlife | Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Native to Asia |
Location in Lurie Garden | Northwest Light Plate |
Average Flowering Time