Grass Calamagrostis Karl Foerster

Common Name: Feather Reed Grass, Ornamental Grass

Perennial Plant of the Year for 2001. This is a cool season, clumping grass with a compact, erect growth habit. It is especially prized in the north where the magnificent, wheat-like seed heads appear in late spring and last all season long.

'Karl Foerster' provides a great backdrop for lower growing, flowering perennials throughout the year. It is also useful for screening purposes and will not reseed. A good choice for heavy clay soils.

Height:

5.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Tan shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic

Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Dried Flower

Drought Tolerant

Easy To Grow

Mass Planting

Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America