1 Live Plant Feather Reed Grass Karl Foerster Calamagrostis Ornamental Grass for Borders and Landscapes

Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' is a clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its upright, architectural habit and narrow, gently arching green leaves. In summer it sends up tall, feathery flower spikes that mature to a warm wheat-gold, holding their shape well into winter and adding dependable vertical interest to beds, borders, and containers.

This grass works well as a landscape accent, in mass plantings, and in mixed perennial borders where its linear form contrasts nicely with rounded blooms and broad foliage. The dried flower heads are popular in fresh and dried arrangements. It grows best in an open, sunny position and is generally adaptable to a range of soil types once established.

Species: Calamagrostis x acutiflora
Variety: Karl Foerster
Type: Perennial ornamental grass
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-drained
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Sterile hybrid grown for ornamental appeal; divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.