Calamagrostis x acutiflora Karl Foerster

Feather Reed Grass

Height: Tall 3-4' (5-6' with plumes in flower) / Plant 30" apart
Bloom Time: Late Summer to Late Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 4-9   Get Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal
Flower Color / Accent: Lavender / Lavender
Order Code: CAKF

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year 2001 Deep green blades with a strong vertical feel. Among the earliest flowering of the grasses, with extra fluffy fronds with deep purple accents. Good for a hedge.

Features to Note:
Winter Interest, Wet Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Seaside/Salt tolerant, Long Blooming 4 weeks or more
Price: $11.95 ea.   3+ $11.50 ea. Available: SPRING 2012
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General Information:
Prized for the bold vertical accent that they lend to the border. Deep green blades with extra fluffy sandy blossoms which flower in June. Among the earliest flowering grasses, they are very mannerly and stay attractive all winter. Can be used as a hedge. Tolerates clay. Ornamental grasses cannot be shipped to Oregon, sorry.

Plant Care:
Cut stems down to about 10" in early spring before new growth occurs. Divide in mid spring or fall. Does not self seed.