Karl Foerster Reed Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
$59.00
Dramatic red-copper plumes are eye catching during the early to mid summer months; a cool weather performer that looks wonderful in fresh or dried flower arrangements, borders or garden landscapes; heat tolerant and low maintenance
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Planting and Growing
and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Karl Foerster Reed Grass will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 32 inches. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground
as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 5'Hx32"W
Flowers are brick red
Flowers in mid summer
Fall color tan
Zone 3a
Likes average to moist soil