As bulletproof as it is, Karl Foerster Feather Reed grass does get used a ton. In fact, it is still our #1 selling item. But Karl's lesser known Korean cousin is already making its way into the landscape. Calamagrostis brachytricha, Korean Feather Reed grass, has been wowing folks at the Denver Botanic Gardens for years and is now in our production mix as #1 containers. Similar in size to Karl Foerster, Korean Feather Reed has a distinctive flower and its leaves tend to not be quite as erect. More suitable for moderately sunny areas, Korean Feather Reed is a nice change of pace and a great choice for broadening your pallette of ornamental grasses suited to our region.
These are great!
ReplyDeleteThis grass was also recommended by Plant Select because it's one of the few ornamental grasses that does beautifully in dry shade. In full sun it needs about the same amount of water as Karl Foerster, but offers a much more elegant, softer look.
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