Order Code:	CAKFP
Blooms:	Late Summer to Late Fall
Flower Color:	Lavender
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Accent Color:	Lavender
Soil Condition:	Normal
Plant Height:	Tall
Zones:	z4,z5,z6,z7,z8,z9
Found in list(s):	Winter Interest    Wet Tolerant    Deer Resistant    Plants that tolerate a Clay soil    Seaside/Salt tolerant

FEATHER REED GRASS Calamagrostis Karl Foerster - Tall 3-4' (5-6' with plumes)- Plant 30" apart. Zone 4-9 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. Ornamental Grasses are restricted from Idaho and Oregon. Large pots CAKFP.

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.

Plant Care
Should be cut down in spring to 10" or so and clean up any dead foliage.