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KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
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Hardiness Zone: 5-9 · Mature Height: 3-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 18-30 Inches
Buy Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass online. A beautiful upright growing grass that thrives in poor soils. Pinkish-red flower spikes develop in late spring and fade to tan. Flowers persist throughout the season, adding visual interest to the landscape. 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Family: Poaceae · Common Name: Feather Reed Grass
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Bronze/Tan/Brown |
Growth Habit*
| • | Specimen |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Dark Yellow/Gold |
| • | Green |
| • | Orange/Brilliant Orange |
| • | Red/Brilliant Red |
| • | Tan/Beige |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Beige/Brown |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
4 review(s) for KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS
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KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
L. - Jul 23, 2008
OK (Hardiness Zone: 7)
Bought 2 of these from Sooner Plant Farm. Quick shipping, by the way! Grasses are BEAUTIFUL!! Nice compact foliage...gorgeous orange/yellow flower stalks. Only ones in our neighborhood and they are outstanding!! Can't go wrong with Karl!!
Henry - Nov 04, 2013
Westminster, California (Hardiness Zone: 9)
tere - May 02, 2017
Texas (Hardiness Zone: 7)
Mark - May 21, 2020
Pennsylvania (Hardiness Zone: 5)
Highly recommend all plants from Sooner. All of these plants are very healthy, shipped professional, and make your home look wonderful!! You will NOT be disappointed. Beautiful products.