Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis x. acufiflora Karl Forester
  • Botanical Name: Calamagrostis x. acufiflora Karl Forester
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Water Demand: Medium
  • Ornamental Color: Golden
  • Native or Adapted: Adapted
  • Wildlife Value: Birds
  • Season: Summer, Fall
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Upright
  • Region: West Texas
  • Plant Spread: 2' - 4'
  • Plant Height: 4' - 6'

Description

Karl Forester variety is popular. For best results cut back clumps low to the ground in late winter, before new growth begins. Nice vertical grower. Requires supplemental water during droughts.

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