Korean Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis brachytricha
Korean Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis brachytricha) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 30–42 in tall and 24–30 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers full sun to part. Feathery pink-purple plumes in late summer; tolerates part shade unusually well for a grass.
medium water30–42 in tall and 24–30 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Calamagrostis brachytricha
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 30–42 in tall and 24–30 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- pink, purple
- Bloom time
- late summer, early fall
- Pollinator value
- low
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Korean Feather Reed Grass good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Korean Feather Reed Grass is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Korean Feather Reed Grass get?
- It matures to about 30–42 in tall and 24–30 in wide.
- How much water does Korean Feather Reed Grass need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Korean Feather Reed Grass native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
