Common
name: "Karl Foerster Feather Reed"
Latin name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl
Foerster'
Zone: 5
- 9
Elevation to: 7000'
Growth habit: Upright clump
Max height: 36" - 48"
Spread: 24"
Flowers: July to August
Flower type: See
image Native to area: No
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured:
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Ornamental
Grasses Cultivation:
Plant Karl Foerster Feather Reed grass in full sun to partial shade, in fertile well
drained soil. Once established this medium height grass
tolerates drought quite well.
Space container grown plants 24" - 36" apart. "Karl Foerster Feather Reed" will
tolerate many soil types. To maintain vigor cut back old growth in early spring
before new growth emerges.
Propagation: Purchase pre-started plants from your
local Garden Center or greenhouse. Once established, the grass can be divided
during mid-spring.
