Calamagrostis Karl Foerster
Add height, movement, and long-lasting vertical texture with an ornamental grass that stays upright throughout the season. Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass forms a tidy clump of green foliage topped by tall feathery flower stalks. The plumes emerge with reddish-brown tones and mature to golden yellow, providing structure from spring through fall.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
- Mature Height: 1'–2' (6' with stalks)
- Mature Width: 1'–2'
- Spacing: 1'
- Soil: Rich, moist soil; tolerates average well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
- Common Name: Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
- Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
- Bloom Color: Red
- Season of Interest: Spring , Summer , Fall
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Growth Habit: Upright and Clumping
- Pollinator Friendly: Provides seasonal habitat
Key Features
- Tall upright flower stalks
- Reddish-brown plumes mature to gold
- Blooms earlier than many ornamental grasses
- Long seasonal interest
- Useful near ponds and in mass plantings
Landscape Uses
- Mass plantings
- Borders
- Pond edges
- Naturalized areas
- Containers
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun for the strongest upright growth.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Cut old foliage back in late winter before new growth begins.
- Avoid excessive fertilizer, which may cause the stems to lean.
Companion Plants
- Baptisia Purple Smoke
- Hydrangea Little Lime Punch®
- Caryopteris Dark Knight
- Coreopsis
- Salvia
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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