Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerste |
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Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass |
Description
This ornamental perennial grass grows 4-6' tall x 1-1.5' wide and has semi-evergreen foliage that is green in spring and summer and turns green/brown in fall. The flowers look like feathery plumes; they bloom in mid June and emerge a light green but quic
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.