Calamagrostis brachytricha, a species of reed grass, is a slowly-spreading, clump-forming, warm season ornamental grass which features a mound of narrow, stiff, green leaves (1/4 to 5/8" wide) typically growing to 2' tall and as wide. Reed Grass (Calamagrostis brachytricha) is a magnificent and unique ornamental grass that captivates with its tall, silver-gray plumes. Find help & information on Calamagrostis brachytricha Korean feather reed grass from the RHS Calamagrostis brachytricha is one of the few ornamental grasses that tolerates and blooms in partial shade.
A beautiful specimen, or stunning in masses where foliage and pink, feathery plumes catch the slightest breeze. Calamagrostis brachytricha is a low-maintenance ornamental perennial, ideal for garden and landscaping. It stands out for its feathery spikes, resistance to cold, and versatility in different types of soil and light. Korean feather reed grass, Calamagrostis brachytricha, is a clump-forming, upright grass forming a gently arching fountain of grey-green foliage, from which tall, fluffy silver-grey flowerheads with hints of pink emerge in summer.
calamagrostis brachytricha, Brachytricha is from the Latin brachy meaning ‘short’ and tricha meaning ‘having hair’. When compared to the widely planted Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Forester’, Calamagrostis brachytricha is later flowering, has a pinkish open feathery inflorescence and is a warm season grass. This species of Calamagrostis is shade tolerant, a rare trait for a large flowering grass. It occurs naturally in moist, deciduous woodlands and therefore is adapted to grow and bloom in partial shade.
