What Is Feather Reed Grass?
One of the ornamental grasses that sprouts the earliest in the spring is feather reed grass. This member of the Poaceae, or grass, family delights gardeners and landscapers with its upright architectural form. Often, the long-lasting, elegant inflorescences, or flower stalks, last throughout the winter, giving personality to a barren, dormant garden area. Feather reed grass is a slow-spreading, clump-forming perennial grass that has arching linear, flat leaves that usually range between 18 to 36 inches (45 to 90 cm) long. The attractive leaves are slightly glossy and mid-green in color. The long leaves usually rustle with breezes or light winds, giving a musical quality to a garden. Generally, when the wind blows — especially in the dormant garden — the sight of the swaying grass adds the element of movement to an otherwise sedentary landscape.
