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

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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