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Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass-Versatile Ornamental Grass for Borders and Mass Plantings 3 Gallon

Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass-Versatile Ornamental Grass for Borders and Mass Plantings 3 Gallon

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Grass, Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Information Page
Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass

Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass

Description

Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass is a popular ornamental grass known for its upright, feathery plumes and striking vertical presence in the garden. It is a versatile plant that provides year-round interest, with its golden-brown seed heads persisting into winter.

Suggested Uses

This grass is ideal for use in borders, as a specimen plant, or in mass plantings. It works well in contemporary landscapes, cottage gardens, and even urban settings due to its tidy growth habit.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
  • Common Name Common Name: Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-5 feet tall, 2 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Sedum

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, spacing 2 feet apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moderate, well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Cut back to ground level in late winter or early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every 3-5 years to maintain vigor
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