Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

A cool-season feather reed grass with a tight upright habit and sterile plumes that provide strong vertical accent and four-season interest.

  • Slightly arching upright habit; forms a tight clump
  • Narrow leaf blades have a central bright gold stripe, bordered by green
  • Sterile flower plumes emerge light purple, changing to golden-tan
  • Foliage and flowers dry and persist through the fall and winter
Size
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry, Moist, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
1.0 – 1.5
Mature Spread (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Medium
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
✓
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Accent, Foundation
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in full sun to partial shade, in a moist, well-drained soil, however, will tolerate most soil types. Calamagrostis is drought tolerant, once established.  Prune foliage to ground level in the spring to make way for new growth.
Notes
Also referred to as Upright Feather Grass.

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