Calamagrostis brachytricha 'Caspian'

A clump-forming Korean Feather Reed Grass with color-changing foliage and plume-like inflorescences, Calamagrostis brachytricha ‘Caspian’ makes a superior addition to gardens and yards, whether singly or in groups. The leaves are glossy green with tinges of bronze throughout most of the season, then turn a golden yellow in autumn. Fluffy, narrow flower plumes arrive in late summer in subtle shades of purplish-pink and persist through winter in their mature hue of pure white. A relation of our much-loved Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster,’ ‘Caspian’ distinguishes itself with these distinctive plumes in addition to broader, coarser leaves.

Calamagrostis is a genus of about 250 perennial Grasses from a variety of habitats in Europe, Asia, and Central and North America that are commonly called Reed Grass. They are primarily cool-season growers that establish their growth early in the spring, bloom in spring or early summer, slow down in hot weather. Plants can be clump-forming or rhizomatous and range from sod-forming turf grasses to statuesque architectural standouts. Tall plumes, that stand above lower basal foliage of cultivated varieties, form seedheads that retain their ornamental value through the winter. They prefer full sun to light shade and thrive in moist, well-drained soils, though they are adaptable to a variety of soil types. Plant these tall-blooming grasses as a hedge or screen, as we do in the perennial border surrounded by tall-flowering plants, as a sculptural focal point, or even in a large container. These versatile Grasses add a strong structural element to the landscape and provide year-round interest.

For more information on Calamagrostis, click Growing Guide.

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

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