did you know?

Flowers and grasses that dry easily and retain their colors for months or even years are called everlastings. In Latin, means "feather," means "bristle," and means "shaggy." Put it all together, and shaggy feather bristle is an apt description of the fluffy seed heads of feathertop grass.

general maintenance:

Allow seed heads to remain on plant for fall and winter interest, but cut plants back to the ground where hardy, or remove by early spring.

pests/diseases:

Feathertop grass is relatively carefree annual.

how to sow/plant:

Choose a sunny, well-drained site, and direct sow, barely covering seeds with soil, 6?8 weeks before last frost. Thin young plants 12?18 inches apart.

water and fertilize:

Maintain soil moisture all season. Regular fertilization is not required.

garden hint:

Harvest seed heads as they mature; pick plumes in full bloom. To dry either, place them in small, upright bundles in a cool, dark place.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Attractive Fruit
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Winter Interest

garden uses:

• Containers
• Flowerbed borders

other uses:

• Cut Flower
• Everlasting (>)

combine with:

purple coneflower black-eyed Susan and Russian sage