Calamagrostis a. 'Karl Foerster' #1Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Forester' feather reed grass is a tall, graceful mass of medium green foliage topped by showy wheat color flower plumes in late spring through summer. Leaves become orange yellow in autumn. One of the few ornamental grasses that will grow in heavy clay soil. Bloom: June July Light: full sun Soil: regular garden soil Spacing: 24 36" Height at maturity: 2 6' Zones: 4 9 Images are used for general reference only. The

Incorporate into the border for a riotous partner with perennials

Guiterrezia gymnospermoides

Height at maturity: 15 - 20'

otherwise known as First Editions 'Tiger Eyes' cutleaf staghorn sumac

Habit: prostrate

or "Ming" fern

Holds its color when dried

Tough sturdy shrub with winter interest without being an evergreen

Spacing: 24 - 30"

bloom state and leaf color of each plant will vary

Chamaecyparis thyroids 'Top Point' white cypress is a compact conifer that offers interesting texture

19" (50 cms)