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Calamagrostis brachytrich (Korean feather reed grass)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Calamagrostis brachytrich
Other names
Korean feather reed grass, Autumn blooming reed grass, Calamagrostis brachytricha
Genus
Calamagrostis Calamagrostis
Species
C. brachytrich - C. brachytrich is a grass with flat, arching variegated leaves, and light pink cream panicles that fade to pale-brown.
Calamagrostis brachytrich is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Pink, Bronze in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground in early spring before growth resumes.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Calamagrostis brachytrich (Korean feather reed grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Architectural, Prairie planting, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained fertile soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained, Boggy damp conditions
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Calamagrostis brachytrich
Other names
Korean feather reed grass, Autumn blooming reed grass, Calamagrostis brachytricha
Genus
Calamagrostis Calamagrostis
Species
C. brachytrich - C. brachytrich is a grass with flat, arching variegated leaves, and light pink cream panicles that fade to pale-brown.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pink, Bronze in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
General care
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground in early spring before growth resumes.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Calamagrostis brachytrich (Korean feather reed grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Architectural, Prairie planting, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained fertile soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained, Boggy damp conditions
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Calamagrostis brachytrich (Korean feather reed grass)
The Broadwalk, Kew. 09/17.
(06/10/2010)
(06/10/2010)
(06/10/2010)
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained, Boggy damp conditions | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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