Feather Reed Grass

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Feather Reed Grasses (Calamagrostis) are graceful varieties of Ornamental Grasses with stunning vertical growth and feathery stalks that float above fine-textured foliage. These are hardy, adaptable, and incredibly low-maintenance clump-forming Ornamental Grass that add texture, motion, and airy finery to the landscape! A cross of two species native to Europe and Asia, Feather Reed Grasses, or just Reed Grasses are part of a 250-strong family. These Grasses usually show their green foliage in early spring and flowering occurs in June or July. Then, autumn arrives the feathery plume-like flowers change color and can persist well into the winter! Deer seldom bother these perennials, though Feather Reed Grasses are adored by wildlife, providing sheltering and feasting on their seeds. Some Great Varieties of Feather Reed Grass: Karl Foerster Vertical fountains of fine textured leaves and stems, this cool-season Grass features buff plumes that can grow up to 5 feet tall but only 2 feet wide. Overdam Feather Reed One of the smaller Calamagrostis, this upright white and green striped cool-season grass with variegated leaves, Overdam is a dense growing ornamental that shoots up golden seed pods in the fall. Korean Feather Reed Grass Especially showy plumes with yellow and tan fall colors, this warm-season Grass is great for naturalizing and erosion control. The upright growth resists flattening out until the heavy winter snows move in. Where Does Feather Reed Grass Grow Best? Any of these low-maintenance Ornamental Grasses are outstanding when planted in mass plantings or as an accent plant. These versatile selections look great in the garden border, as an effective background for perennial beds, massed together in perfect military precision, or used in long, natural drifts. Providing great texture, Feather Reed Grass is a striking addition to any yard all summer, fall, and winter! These Grasses are used around water gardens , in borders, for erosion contro l, as a specimen