Feather Reed Grass, Karl Foerster Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster
  • Botanical Name: Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster
  • Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Water Demand: Medium
  • Landscape Use: Border - Edge, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Focal Point/Specimen Plant
  • Ornamental Color: Pink, Purple, Tan
  • Native or Adapted: Adapted
  • Wildlife Value: Birds
  • Season: Summer, Fall
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Bushy|Upright
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 1' - 4'
  • Plant Height: 4' - 6'

Description

Nice vertical growth makes it a good accent plant for narrow spaces. Can be used in low spots and around ponds and stream banks. Cool-season bunchgrass. Requires regular summer irrigation.

Feather Reed Grass, Karl Foerster Grass Photos

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