WHAT: Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster, a feather reed grass, is valued for its early bloom time and architectural form, slightly tighter than other forms of feather reed grass. In June ...

COMMON NAME: 'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass TYPE: Clump-forming perennial grass SIZE: 18 inches wide, 2 to 3 feet tall FLOWERS: ...

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' is a variety of feather reed grass, was named perennial plant of the year in 2001. Since then there have been further introductions with similar habits ...

'Karl Foerster' is a hybrid (C. arundinacea x C. epigejos) feather reed grass cultivar which is valued for its early bloom, vertical lines and ability to grow in wet soils. It is a slowly ...

Karl Foerster feather reed grass, one of the most popular ornamental grasses, is a familiar sight here in the Midwest. It's used extensively, both in home gardens and in commercial landscapes.

Feather reed grass is an ornamental grass that stays upright year-round with dense clumps of tall and narrow green leaves, pink-purple flower spikes in the summer, and tan or golden seeds in the ...

The grass prefers well-drained soil, but tolerates heavy, clay soils, according to the Perennial Plant Association. It also tolerates sunny or partial shade conditions and grows reliably in zones 4-9.

This ornamental grass is tolerant of shade and damp soils. See the Korean feather reed grass in the entry gardens of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. — Barbara Arnold ...