Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Feather Reed Grass

These three Feather Reed Grass Plants were planted in Norglenwold at Sylvan Lake in April 2016 in a flower bed at the front of the house with a west exposure.  

The Feather Reed Grass was selected as perennial plant of the year for 2001.  This grass performs well in a wide range of climates, remains attractive for months on end, and is not invasive in any way.  Clumps are strongly upright, with dark green leaves. Soft feathery green plumes appear in summer, maturing into stiff wheat-coloured spikes, which last into winter.  
Height-4-5 feet tall
Spread-24-28 inches
Hardiness- minus 40 degrees C Zones 3-9 USDA

April 2016

Three more feather reed grasses were planted in the bed by the back sundeck in spring of 2019.
Three more feather reed grasses were planted on the south side of the house 
in front of the dog kennel in spring of 2020.
Five more feather reed grasses were planted in spring 2021 on the north side of the House.