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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Main interest:
graceful movement of feathery plumes
Exposure:
full sun, prefers moist well-drained soil, tolerates large variety of soils (dry sandy to clay), drought tolerant
Growth type:
clumping
Flower colour:
green or bronzed red, early summer to mid fall
Foliage:
green
USDA Hardiness:
zone 3: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: 6 ft (1.8 m) width: 2 ft (0.61 m)
Use:
screens, hedges, backdrop in arrangements, and perennial beds

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster') is one of the hardiest ornamental grasses. Originating in Europe, it thrives in a variety of climates.

Green blades grow to 6 ft high from late spring to fall. Plume-like, bronze flower spikes bloom from July to October. The texture and colour of the spikes vary greatly during their blooming period, adding wonderful visual interest to the garden. The erect green leaves and flower spikes are strong design elements for screens, containers and arrangements.

Karl Foerster Reed Grass is of interest from June through late fall. See the product infographic below comparing the leaf variations of Avalanche, Eldorado, Karl Foerster and Overdam.

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Ships ON, QC, NB, PE, NS
Main interest:
graceful movement of feathery plumes
Exposure:
full sun, prefers moist well-drained soil, tolerates large variety of soils (dry sandy to clay), drought tolerant
Growth type:
clumping
Flower colour:
green or bronzed red, early summer to mid fall
Foliage:
green
USDA Hardiness:
zone 3: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: 6 ft (1.8 m) width: 2 ft (0.61 m)
Use:
screens, hedges, backdrop in arrangements, and perennial beds

Synonym(s): Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Also known as: Karl Foerster Reed Grass