Calamagrostis
x acutiflora
Karl Foerster
Feather Reed Grass
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Type:
Perennials,Grasses
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Height:
Tall 3-4' (5-6' in flower) (Plant 30" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Summer to Late Fall
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
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Zones:
4-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal
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Flower Color / Accent:
Lavender /
Lavender
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Deep green blades with a strong vertical feel. Among the earliest flowering of the grasses, with extra fluffy fronds with deep purple accents. As the seeds mature the flower stalks turn golden and take on the appearance of shafts of wheat. Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is sterile and will not self-sow. Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year 2001.
Features to Note:
- Winter Interest
- Wet Site tolerant
- Deer Resistant
- Seaside/Salt tolerant
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Calamagrostis are prized for the bold vertical accent that they lend to the border. Among the earliest flowering grasses, they are very mannerly and stay attractive all winter. Thrives in clay and wet soils. Ornamental grasses are restricted from Oregon.
Plant Care:
Cut back in early spring before new growth appears. Divide in spring or fall.
