Calamagrostis x acutiflora Karl Foerster

Feather Reed Grass

$17.95 ea. (3+ discount) $17.50 ea.

Fall 2022

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Plant Code: CAKF

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2001 Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year. Strong vertical appearance. Among the earliest flowering of the grasses, mannerly and attractive all year. Deep green blades with extra fluffy sandy fronds with deep purple accents in June. 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.

Details

Type:	Perennials, Grasses
Height:	Tall 3' (5-6' in flower)
Spacing:	Plant 30" apart
Bloom Time:	Mid-Summer to Late Fall
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones:	4-9 Find Your Zone
Soil Condition:	Normal, Clay
Flower:	Lavender
Accent:	Lavender
Pot Size:	3.5" square x 4" deep

Features to Note

For a Slope or Bank
Deer Resistant
Good for Hedge
Humidity Tolerant
Long-Blooming
OK in Containers
Seaside/Salt Tolerant
Wet Site Tolerant
Winter Interest

Calamagrostis 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 and Sedges are restricted from Idaho and Oregon. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Calamagrostis Plant Care

Cut back in early spring to approximately 6-12" before new growth appears. Divide in spring or fall. Attractive seedheads add winter interest and provide food for the birds.