Feather reed grass's tall, narrow stalks look best mixed in among other perennials and even other grasses. When this plant's foliage first forms in the spring, the green leaves form small clumps. (The ...

What: This grass, Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster, features an erect architectural form, slightly tighter than other forms of feather reed grass. In June, flower stalks rise to 6 feet tall with ...

What: Karl Foerster feather reed grass, also known as Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster, is valued for its early bloom time and its erect, architectural form, slightly tighter than other forms of ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Fall is a great time to see and appreciate ornamental grasses, especially the Korean feather reed grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea).

Karl Foerster feather reed grass, one of the most popular ornamental grasses, is a familiar sight here in the Midwest. It's used extensively, both in home gardens and in commercial landscapes. No ...

This graceful ornamental grass performs well with little fuss. It makes a stunning show, dancing in the slightest breeze, and is especially attractive when its flowers are backlit by sunshine. Use it ...

The Perennial Plant Association has selected Feather Reed Grass, cultivar Karl Foerster, as the 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year. Feather reed grass is an outstanding plant for the garden and ...

Planting ornamental grasses make a big impact in the backyard, with many varieties hardy and easy to grow, providing year-round interest. From tall and wispy varieties that sway beautifully in the ...

In the Pikes Peak region, autumn brings striking displays of large ornamental grasses, which "flower" late in the growing season. Such grasses are a useful tool for xeriscape gardens - their slender ...

The fine texture of ornamental grasses adds a breezy nature to the garden, as if there is constant movement, even without the benefit of wind. In summer, ornamental grasses are a fine foil to more ...