'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis)

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Striking Plumes,
Year Long Interest,
Blooms Early Summer

$17.99

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Size: PS - Quart Pot PS - Quart Pot

Description

(Feather Reed Grass) Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' features striking feather plumes with wheat-colored seed heads in early summer, and the beauty lasts all year long. The upright habit makes a stately impression in the landscape, as a backdrop to other perennials or use as a screen in the landscape. Containers will also be highlighted by the thrilling grandeur of this feathery grass. 'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass grows to heights of 5 to 6 feet with a spread of 2 feet, and prefers sunny, dry conditions. Trim down to 6 inches in the spring before new growth appears. 'Karl Foerster' will not reseed, and is a great option if you happen to have heavy clay soil.

More Details

Name: Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Common Name: Feather Reed Grass
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Critter Resistance: Deer
Bloom Time: Late Spring or Early Summer, Summer
Max Height: 5 - 5 Feet
Max Spread: 1 - 2 Feet
Water Requirements: Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Deciduous, Dried Flower
Design Use: Massing, Specimen, Ornamental Grass & Sedge

Gardener Tips

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Reviews

I received my grasses today. I can't wait to plant them. They came within days of my order week. The grasses are beautifuly boxes. The grasses are nice size. I did order quart size. This is my first time ordering from Garden Crossing. I am 100 percent happy with my order. Thank you for making buying live plants through the mail a wonderful experience. I know I will be back for more.