Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000241
01/01/98
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Height: 5 ft Spacing: 2 ft Type: herbaceous perennial
Comments: This ornamental grass can be used near water or in other wet soils. In light, fertile soils it may become invasive, however, the problem is less severe in heavy soils. After flowering, the plumes can be dried or they can be cut fresh for use in arrangements. The plumes are produced in the fall and are white or pinkish. When frosted the plant will turn tan and the flower heads will persist into winter. Be sure to remove the growth from the previous season before new growth starts in the spring.
Propagation: Propagation is by division.
Cultivars:
'Karl Foerster' - A 5-foot tall plant with feathery
plumes.
'Overdam' - The leaves have white stripes.
References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1997, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1997, Lake County Nursery 1997, Bailey Nurseries 1997, Studebaker Nurseries 1998.