Feather Reed Grass, Karl Foerster Grass
- 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.