Calamagrostis brachytrich (Korean feather reed grass)

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained to wet soil in full sun or partial shade. Easily tolerates heavy clay. Do not allow to dry out. Best with afternoon shade in areas with hot summers.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Containers/Patio, Banks and Slopes, Bog garden, Waterside, Woodland, Flower Arranging, Planted in groups

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Europe

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic