Calamagrostis acutifolia (Feather Reed Grass)

Calamagrostis acutifolia, commonly known as Feather Reed Grass, is a popular ornamental grass known for its elegant feathery plumes and tall upright growth habit. It forms dense clumps of narrow green foliage that can reach a height of about 5 feet. In the summer, it produces gracefully arching flower spikes, which emerge as pinkish-purple and gradually fade to a light golden tan color in the fall. Feather Reed Grass is a low-maintenance plant that adds texture and movement to garden borders, and it is also effective as a screen or windbreak.