The green to
pinkish flowers are borne in an erect panicle up
to 15 inches long and ˝-1 inch wide. The flowers
turn a straw color in summer.
Early summer. One
of the first ornamental grasses to flower.
The leaves are dull
green and hairless. The blades are finely
pointed, up to 36 inches long and ˝ wide. The
foliage is coarsely textured and rough to the
touch.
'Karl Foerster' - Karl Foerster's
Feather Reed Grass - slightly
smaller and blooms 2 weeks earlier than the
species.
'Bergfreund' - A bright yellow fall colon
highlights this cultivar, 5-6 feet tall.
'Karl Foerster' - An older selection with flower
stems 6-7 feet tall.
'Skyracer' - This 7-8' tall moor grass has a
robust growth rate. It was introduced by Kurt Bluemel of Baldwin, Maryland.
'Staefa' - This selection is shorter with flower
stalks 4-5 feet tall.
'Transparent' - The 5-6 feet tall flowering stems
appear transparent. This cultivar will require a
dark background for effective display.
'Windspiel' - TalI-growing selection
with golden-colored flowers, 6-7 feet tall.
