Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Cool season, clumping grass with burgundy flowers.



Feather Reed Grass

Available in 32 cell

Green, glossy foliage on this cool season, clump-forming grass that adds a nice vertical accent to the landscape. Wheat plume emerges in June. Sterile seedheads. Deer resistant.

Natural cross between 2 species in the Hamburg Botanic Garden. Named for pioneer German Nurseryman Karl Foerster.

PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 2001


Hardiness Zone
4-9
Height
24-36"
Spread
24-36"
Flower Color
wheat
Foliage Color
green, glossy
Light Preference
sun
Soil Preference
well-drained
Bloom Time
June-July
When to Divide
early spring or fall


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