Calamagrostis brachytricha
$17.95 / 1G
Feather Reed Grass ·
Description
Calamagrostis brachytricha is a clump-forming ornamental grass or sedge valued for its cream or tan and pink flowers during fall and winter. It typically matures 3–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Temperate Eurasia, New Guinea. Its flowers or fruit attract songbirds. In the landscape, it works well in accent, border, and mass planting. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to black walnut, deer, and drought.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Calamagrostis brachytricha is valued for its ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal contribution.
| Calamagrostis brachytricha | |
| Calamagrostis brachytricha | |
| No | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Temperate Eurasia, New Guinea | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 9 | |
| Full Sun | |
| 3 - 4 ft | |
| 2 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Pink | |
| Yellow | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| Ornamental | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Fall, Summer, Winter |