Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Feather Reed GrassRevered around the world as one of the showiest, easiest grasses to grow; people ask for it by name. Green foliage forms a narrow, upright clump topped with numerous inflorescences early in the season that age to wheat-like seed heads in fall. This cool season grass makes a fantastic hedge or screen.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 36-60"
- Spread: 18-30"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: No
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: Yes
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 36-60"
- Spread: 18-30"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: No
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: Yes
Grower Information
Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants vary widely by type. Cool season grasses are generally best planted in the fall prior or in late winter/early spring in the greenhouse. Warm season grasses can be planted in spring and summer for same-season sales. Sedges grow best when planted in spring and summer rather than the fall prior.
Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants grow well in a wide range of growing media types, provided there is adequate moisture-holding capacity and good drainage. While getting established in their finished containers, most prefer to be kept moist, but not saturated.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
- Vernalization Beneficial: No