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Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’

Award-winning grass for effortless, year-long vertical structure.

$16.90

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Description

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass is a celebrated ornamental grass that brings dramatic vertical lines and year-round elegance to the landscape. It is renowned for its exceptionally early and long-lasting flower display, sending up slender, feathery plumes that rise with architectural precision above the foliage. These plumes transform in color from a striking purplish-bronze in early summer to a beautiful golden wheat hue in fall and winter, standing strong even through snow. With its fast-growing, clump-forming habit and low-maintenance nature, it serves as a stunning focal point, screen, or accent in any sunny garden.

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Mature height: 4-6 ft
Mature spread: 3-4 ft

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Features:Narrow, arching green leaves. Produces tall, soft purple flower spikes reaching up to 6 feet that mature to wheat-colored plumes - one of the longest and earliest blooming ornamental grasses.
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun (tolerates light afternoon shade
Key Advantages:Exceptionally long bloom period,Strong vertical accent,Drought tolerant once established,Deer resistant,Low maintenance
Landscape Uses:Privacy screening,Architectural accent,Modern landscapes,Winter interest gardens
Special Care:Cut back to 6" in late winter,Avoid overwatering,Divide every 3-4 years
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Early summer through winter,Foliage: Semi-evergreen

Faqs

Q: Does it require cutting back?
A: Yes, for best appearance. Cut the entire clump back to about 4-6 inches above the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This clears away old foliage and makes way for fresh, vibrant growth.

Q: Will it spread or become invasive?
A: No. 'Karl Foerster' is a sterile cultivar known for its well-behaved, clump-forming growth habit. It does not produce viable seed and will not spread invasively like some other grasses.

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Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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