Calamagrostis brachytricha - Korean Feather Reed Grass

Perennial Grass | Pink-tinted flower plumes | Full sun | Frost hardy

Soft, feathery green grass with paler plumes

Quick Facts

  • Mature size: Approx. 1000–1200mm high x 800–1000mm wide

  • Position: Full sun to part shade

  • Foliage: Mid-green, softly arching

  • Flowering: Late summer to autumn

  • Flower colour: Silvery-pink fading to soft buff

  • Climate tolerance: Heat and frost-tolerant

  • Water needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

  • Maintenance: Low

Why You’ll Love It

 Korean Feather Reed Grass offers softness and movement at a time of year when many gardens begin to fade. Its floating flower plumes add elegance without heaviness, blending beautifully into both structured and naturalistic designs. Reliable, adaptable and long-lived, it delivers seasonal drama with minimal effort

Planting & Care Tips

  • Plant in full sun to part shade for best flowering

  • Prefers well-drained soil, but tolerates heavier soils

  • Water regularly during establishment

  • Leave flower heads standing over winter for texture and interest

  • Cut back to the base in late winter before new growth emerges

  • Space plants generously to allow their natural arching form