Exemplar Horticulture
This elegant cool season perennial grass forms a clump of long, arching, medium green blades; striking, feathery purple-red plumes mature to bronze; plumes attract morning dew and sparkle in the sun.
Drought tolerant: deer resistant; excellent cut flower
Good in containers, borders, mass plantings, as a specimen and near water.
Gardens: Patio, shade, woodland and water-wise
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden
Calamagrostis brachytricha
(Korean Feather Reed Grass)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone | 4 (-30°F/-34.4°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun to part shade |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
24" (61 cm) |
Width | 24" (61 cm) |
Flower Height | 48" (122 cm) |
Flower Colour | Feathery, purple-red plumes turn bronze in fall |
Bloom Time |
August - October |
Watering Needs | Moderate-Low (drought tolerant once established) |
Soil Preferences |
Does best in moderate to moist soils but tolerates a wide range |
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden