Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerste

+ Add

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Previous Photo Next Photo

Information by: GardenSoft Photographer: GardenSoft

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

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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.