Calamagrostis X acutiflora 'Karl Foerste

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Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer:

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 bloom in mid June and emerge a light green but quickly turn to pink/purple.

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.