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Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’


Feather Reed Grass

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.080.100


Selected as Perennial Plant of the Year for 2001. This grass performs well in a wide range of climates, remains attractive for months on end, and is not invasive in any way. Clumps are strongly upright, with dark green leaves. Soft feathery green plumes appear in summer, maturing into stiff wheat-coloured spikes, which last into winter. May be used in large groupings towards the back of a border, but also very effective when used more as a single specimen. Hardy enough to survive in containers or tubs in most regions. Clumps may be easily divided in spring. Trim to the ground in March. For a time this was also sold as under the cultivar name ‘Stricta', but trials at Longwood Gardens showed that ‘Stricta’ and ‘Karl Foerster’ are identical.

Further details for
Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Green
  Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Large
Height
   120-150 cm
   47-59 inches
Spread
   60-70 cm
   23-27 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’


Feather Reed Grass

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.080.100


Selected as Perennial Plant of the Year for 2001. This grass performs well in a wide range of climates, remains attractive for months on end, and is not invasive in any way. Clumps are strongly upright, with dark green leaves. Soft feathery green plumes appear in summer, maturing into stiff wheat-coloured spikes, which last into winter. May be used in large groupings towards the back of a border, but also very effective when used more as a single specimen. Hardy enough to survive in containers or tubs in most regions. Clumps may be easily divided in spring. Trim to the ground in March. For a time this was also sold as under the cultivar name ‘Stricta', but trials at Longwood Gardens showed that ‘Stricta’ and ‘Karl Foerster’ are identical.

Further details for
Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Green
  Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Large
Height
   120-150 cm
   47-59 inches
Spread
   60-70 cm
   23-27 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium