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Perennials Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' | Foerster's Feather Reed Grass
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Foerster's Feather Reed Grass

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DESCRIPTION
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster’ originated in Europe and was named after the renowned German nurseryman Karl Foerster. It blooms in early summer, producing narrow, upright flower spikes that emerge a soft purplish-green before maturing to a golden wheat color by late summer. The vertical form and graceful movement of the flower plumes add both structure and softness to the landscape.

What makes 'Karl Foerster' stand out is its reliably upright habit, which resists flopping even after heavy rain, maintaining a tidy, architectural silhouette. It offers year-round interest, with the golden seed heads persisting into winter, catching the light and adding texture to the garden. This grass is also known for its early bloom time compared to other ornamental grasses, making it a dynamic choice for mixed borders and naturalistic plantings.

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DESCRIPTION
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster’ originated in Europe and was named after the renowned German nurseryman Karl Foerster. It blooms in early summer, producing narrow, upright flower spikes that emerge a soft purplish-green before maturing to a golden wheat color by late summer. The vertical form and graceful movement of the flower plumes add both structure and softness to the landscape.

What makes 'Karl Foerster' stand out is its reliably upright habit, which resists flopping even after heavy rain, maintaining a tidy, architectural silhouette. It offers year-round interest, with the golden seed heads persisting into winter, catching the light and adding texture to the garden. This grass is also known for its early bloom time compared to other ornamental grasses, making it a dynamic choice for mixed borders and naturalistic plantings.

DESCRIPTION
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster’ originated in Europe and was named after the renowned German nurseryman Karl Foerster. It blooms in early summer, producing narrow, upright flower spikes that emerge a soft purplish-green before maturing to a golden wheat color by late summer. The vertical form and graceful movement of the flower plumes add both structure and softness to the landscape.

What makes 'Karl Foerster' stand out is its reliably upright habit, which resists flopping even after heavy rain, maintaining a tidy, architectural silhouette. It offers year-round interest, with the golden seed heads persisting into winter, catching the light and adding texture to the garden. This grass is also known for its early bloom time compared to other ornamental grasses, making it a dynamic choice for mixed borders and naturalistic plantings.

 
  • Family: Poaceae
    Height: 4 to 6 feet
    Width: 2 to 3 feet
    Foliage color: Green
    Flower color: Pink-purple tinged turning to blonde-tan
    Bloom time: May to September
    Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
    Water requirements: Average
    Maintenance: Low; cut back old stems to 2 to 3 inches above ground level in early spring
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts birds; deer resistant

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