Korean Feather Reed Grass

In the spring, you will notice a dense mound of arching linear leaves. These plants develop into attractive glossy leaves. By summer, the airy panicles will display high on the upright stems. For excellent fall interest, the Korean feather reed grass is a must-have addition. When most grasses are done for the season, this variety puts on a colorful display. The Korean feather reed grass produces pink-tinged plumes by August. When the fall season arrives, those blooms mature to a tan color. The rest of this ornamental grass transitions into a cream color near the end of autumn.

The Korean feather reed grass leaves can grow to 36 inches tall. With the plumes, it increases the height to 48 inches. At the base of the mound, the grass spreads to 15 inches in width. When the plant is in full bloom, the clump reaches 24 inches in width. Compared to other Calamagrostis varieties, the Korean feather reed grass has a more rounded and fuller growth habit.

This beautiful ornamental grass looks stunning when used as a mass planting. When grouped together, the Korean feather reed grass creates an exquisite look for any landscape. The reed grass is also at home as an accent planting. With its deep roots, this variety can even provide erosion control on certain areas of your landscape.

The Korean feather reed grass is an excellent addition for a rain garden, native meadow, or shade garden. This grass will perform well in almost all garden settings, including a border near a pond or stream.

Along with the landscape uses, the plumes are often used in dried flower arrangements. The seeds of the plant provide a source of food for local birds. If you plant these varieties in your yard, you can expect to see a few feathered friends throughout the day.

These plants can grow in USDA hardiness regions 4 to 9. This variety of grass is very unusual as it can thrive in the shade. However, many of the plants prefer full sun with sufficient moisture. These reed grasses can tolerate extreme summer heat and clay soils. In some cases, they may start to self-seed.

The feather reed grass must be watered well at the initial planting and throughout the first growing season. Once it has been established, they will do well with some supplemental irrigation. Until the reed grass is matured, you may not see flowers on the plant.

The flowery plumes will last until the winter snow. In the late winter, you should cut the grass to encourage new spring growth. You can prune this grass within six inches of the crown around late winter to early spring.

This reed grass variety is a low-maintenance plant. It has few problems with pests or diseases. However, you should watch out for fungal spots if you live in areas with prolonged humidity and hot weather.

You will enjoy the color of this reed grass throughout the summer and fall. The Korean feather reed grass provides large silver plumes with pink accents at full maturity. Later in the season, you will want to cut a few blooms to add to your floral arrangements. These visually striking plants are a welcome addition to any winter landscape. If you are looking for an exceptional reed grass for your inventory, you should add this plant to your list.

At Arbor Valley Nursery, we can help find the right grass varieties for your landscape, including the Korean feather reed grass. This reed grass variety will add that beautiful touch of color throughout the fall season. If you want to learn more about the Korean feather reed grass or any other species, please take a few minutes to fill out the contact form.