Korean Feather Reed Ornamental Grasses (Calamagrostis Acutiflora Brachytricha)

Korean Feather Reed Ornamental Grasses Description

Korean Feather Reed Grass is an elegant and versatile ornamental grass that brings both texture and movement to the garden. Native to Korea, this grass is cherished for its fine, arching green foliage and stunning, feathery flower plumes that appear in late summer. These plumes start as soft silvery pink before maturing to a warm golden hue in autumn, providing long lasting interest throughout the seasons. Korean Feather Reed Grass is particularly valued for its upright, clump forming habit, which makes it an excellent choice for borders, meadows, and naturalistic planting schemes. Its graceful, cascading form adds softness to the garden while maintaining structure and height, creating a striking focal point in both modern and traditional garden designs.

Pruning Advice

Cut Back in Spring: Korean Feather Reed Grass is deciduous, so the foliage dies back in winter. To promote fresh growth, it should be cut back in early spring before the new shoots emerge. Trim the plant to a few inches above ground level, removing all the dead foliage from the previous year. This will tidy up the plant and allow room for the new growth to flourish.

Winter Interest: If you want to leave the dried plumes for winter interest, you can wait until early spring to cut back the plant. The feathery heads can catch the frost and snow, adding a unique texture to the winter garden.

Division: Every few years, you may want to divide the clump to maintain vigour and prevent overcrowding. Early spring or autumn is the best time to divide, when the plant is not actively flowering. Dividing will also allow you to propagate new plants for other parts of the garden.

Further Information

Seasonal Interest: The soft, feathery plumes add a touch of elegance to the garden from late summer through autumn. As they mature, they turn golden, providing striking colour and texture that lasts long after other plants have finished flowering. The dried plumes often remain attractive through the winter, providing winter interest and movement in the garden.

Vertical Structure: Its upright, clump-forming habit makes it ideal for adding height and structure to borders, mixed planting beds, or as a vertical accent in meadows and naturalistic gardens. It creates a strong visual presence without overwhelming other plants.

Low Maintenance: This grass is relatively low maintenance once established. It is hardy, disease resistant, and requires little care beyond annual pruning and occasional division.

Wildlife Friendly: The feathery plumes provide a habitat for birds, and the seed heads attract pollinators like bees and butterflies during the flowering season. The foliage can also shelter small beneficial insects over the winter months.

Aesthetic Appeal: Korean Feather Reed Grass brings a soft, graceful presence to the garden with its arching foliage and delicate plumes. Its elegant appearance works well in many garden styles, from formal to naturalistic and cottage gardens.

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