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 |
