Feather Reed Grass - Our Plants - Kaw Valley Greenhouses

Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

 

 

  • Grows to an impressive 5'!
  • Plumes are an elegant addition to any dried flower arrangement
  • Four season interest
  • Drought tolerant

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Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' is a slender, upright ornamental grass for the garden, landscape or at water's edge. Red-bronze flower spikes dry to a golden buff color, excellent as dried flowers or for winter interest. This Reed Grass forms neat clumps; ideal for small gardens. 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year.

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Type:

Ornamental Grass

Perennial

Sun/Shade:

Full Sun to Part Sun

Bloom Color:

Tan / Beige

Foliage Color:

Green

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Height:

48-60 inches

Spread:

30-36 inches

Benefits:

Vigorous Growth

Truly Heat Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Good Cut Flowers

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

 
 
 
 

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