I am planting in a Zone 5a and the plant Feathered Reed Grass is zoned for a 4. I would think I'm more than safe in planting this variety up north at my cottage, am I correct? It will be under an evergreen that has lost it's branches to about 6ft. I thought these would make a nice filler. Any other suggestions? Thanks so much for your expert help!
Is your evergreen alive and well? If so, I wouldn't put the grasses right under it. Trees have roots within the top 6 inches of soil that you don't want to disturb with digging. I always recommend adding mulch under a tree rather than plants that also compete for nutrients and moisture.
However, a curved row of grasses not too close to the tree would look nice, and hide some of the barren ground.
I'm looking for a Karl Forester version of feather reed grass that grows no taller than 3 foot. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. Jamie Bennett
Unfortunately, we do not provide information on sourcing plants.
I would recommend checking with your local nurseries or online sources, such as Amazon, Etsy, or Ebay. They will, likely, have what you are looking for.
What I can do is offer information on how to care for the grass:
Hello I’m thinking of planting Karl Forester grasses in 3 large pots which are placed on the side of the driveway but I am unsure how to winterize them. Would they survive if I moved the pots to a sheltered area and covered them up? Or, it would not be easy but inside a garage? Do you need to keep them moist over the winter? Thanks !Any advice appreciated.
Here is an article about the grass. It is hardy to -29 to -26 C (-20 to -15 F). Does your area get colder than that? If it is close to your winter temps, I would move them into the garage. If you have some leeway, move them to a protected part of the yard and cover them. Water them about once a month in the winter.
I have fight it for two summers. It looks like regular grass is invading my reed feather grass? Any suggestions?
There are countless types of grasses, and it would be hard to identify from the photo. Many do grow to be invasive, and it looks to be an issue, here. Unfortunately, this may be a permanent problem. Aside from killing off everything in the area, the grass will, likely, persist.
You can some help with your local extension service. Taking samples to them may get you an ID, which might open up the possibility of using a selective herbicide.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
I have two feathered reed grasses that are in pots and I need to plant at a customers house. They are dying is there a way to bring them back?
It looks like last year's growth that looks dead because I see green shoots coming up. Just cut off the dead material so the new shoots can come through. Keep it watered when the soil dries.