Grass & Grass-Like Plants
Calamagrostis Karl Foerster
Feather Reed Grass. Garden plant for the flowerbed in moist to wet fertile soil in full sun. A grass that accompanies low growing perennials very well. An attractive upright grass with dark green leaves. Soft feathery green plumes in Summer mature to stiff pale brown spikes lasting to late Autumn. Height 150 cm, spread 70 cm.
Calamagrostis x acu. Overdam
Upright grass with variegated green and white striped foliage. Soft feathery purplish plumes in Summer mature to stiff pale brown spikes lasting until late Autumn. Garden plant for the flowerbed in moist to wet fertile soil in full sun. A great addition to the meadow garden. Height 120 cm, spread 60 cm.
Carex petriei
Evergreen grass. This sturdy sedge has slender pinkish brown leaves that form a smooth, arching mound of foliage. It's soft warm color enhances the pinkish purple hues in the perennial border. Height 25 cm, spread 30 cm. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist well drained soil in a sunny position. Great winter color for borders.
Miscanthus sin. ‘Grosse Fontäne’
A large architectural grass which adds height, structure, and movement to the garden. Narrow, erect to arching, dark green leaves with a slight white mid rib, will form a large clump. Foliage will gain tones of orange, red, and purple in Autumn. In late Summer silky pink panicles emerge and age to silvery white. Feathery panicles may be used in flower arranging or also dried. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect from excessive Winter wet. Good in beds, borders, coastal, city or courtyard gardens. Height 240 cm, spread 150 cm.