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 ...

Tolerates full sun or partial shade. Likes well-drained and moist, fertile soil, but it will tolerate heavy clay and drier sites. Plant in spring or fall, 18 inches apart.

The Perennial Plant Association has selected Feather Reed Grass, cultivar Karl Foerster, as the 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year. Feather reed grass is an outstanding plant for the garden and ...

While other ornamental grasses tend to arch outward, feather reed grass forms dense, erect clumps of narrow green leaves that send up stiff flowering stalks in summer. That means this ornamental ...

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Where to Plant Feather Reed Grass. With its tall, narrow stalks, feather reed grass looks best among other perennials and grasses. The ideal location for feather reed grass is a spot that receives ...

The drive into the Clif Bar facility is bordered by ornamental grasses, mainly Karl Foerster feather reed grass and blue oat grass, punctuated with swaths of blue fescue, basin wild rye, panic ...

Karl Foerster may move into your neighborhood this spring. Don't worry, he comes with impeccable credentials - and a title. "Karl Foerster," aka Calamagrostis xacutiflora, has been awarded the ...

What: Karl Foerster feather reed grass, also known as Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster, is valued for its early bloom time and its erect, architectural form, slightly tighter than other ...

Common Names: Feather reed grass, reed grass : Botanical Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora: Family: Poaceae : Plant Type: Perennial : Mature Size: 3–5 ft. tall, 1.5 ...