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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Feather Reed Grass
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
A very popular ornamental grass noted for its naturally well-groomed habit, vertical lines, early bloom, and tolerance of wet soils. Feathery, purplish-green plumes of summer flowers gradually mature to tawny seedheads holding interest through fall and winter. Seedheads are sterile. A 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year.
| Size | Future Qty | Future Date |
|---|
Mature Height:
4-5 Feet
Mature Spread:
18-24 in
Spacing:
18-24 in
Zone:
5-9
Bloom Color:
Green, Purple, Tan
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Characteristics & Attributes:
Attracts Songbirds
Cut Flower/Foliage
Summer Bloomer
Container
Dried Flower/Foliage
Ornamental Grass
Salt Tolerant
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Moist Areas |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Groupings |
| • | Erosion Control |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Upright |
| • | Clump-forming |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Winter |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Fruit)
| • | Late Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |