The clump explodes with plumes in September.		'Karl Foerster' like plumes but much wider and globe-like display instead of upright.

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Botanical Name: Calamagrostis brachytricha

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Korean Feather Reed Grass, Achy Breaky Heart Grass, Fall Blooming Reed Grass

Latin: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROS-tis) brachytricha (BRAK-ee-trik-ah) c. = "reed of the field"

Description: This medium green clumping grass is a rather tidy plant. In late August/September, 150 plus 4' tall refined looking pink plumes top established clumps. The pink color gives way to a bronze tone that remains through the fall. Visitors who see this in plume can't leave without one. This Calamagrostis tolerates hot summers much better than C. acutiflora though will suffer in it's look if not kept moist during drought. Feather reed grass is an awesome accent plant, or great for dried arrangements…one of the best and least known!

Zone: 4a

Origin: Eastern Asia, Korea, occuring in moist woodlands

Leaf Blade (wxl): 1/2 x 18

Foliage (wxh): 48 x 36, Arching - Arches up and out proportionally (bush-like)

Plume (hxlxw): 48 x 12.00 x 3.50, Upright Divergent - Plume grows up and out in an erect or stiffy ascending manner

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Partial Sun or Adequate Moisture for Full Sun

Moisture: Well drained, Does poorly in very dry soil

Foliage Color - Summer: Green, Medium Fall: Yellow Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 36-48"

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