Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Introduced by German nurseryman Karl Foerster, this dramatic feathery grass is very popular for garden and landscape. A relatively early bloomer, it is a low maintenance and beautiful and makes a great garden accent. Sometimes known as “Reed Grass”, it has a vertical growth pattern with tall slender leaves and tall, weeping feathery plumes growing 5-6 feet tall. These graceful pinkish plumes will turn from dark maroon to bronze and finally to a golden tan color that is an extraordinary sight when they blow in a gentle breeze. The Karl Foerster works well in most garden settings and as a screen, backdrop, hedge or in a container.

Common name: Karl Foerster
Height x Diameter: 5 ft. by 2 ft
Spread: 1.5 to 2 ft
Minimum temperature: Hardy to -30° F.
USDA zone 4
Light: Full Sun
Water: Medium to wet
Uses: Container, wind break, hedge, screen,
Deer Resistant: Rarely Damaged by Deer.

The plant(s) that you are purchasing are grown in individual 2"x4" containers, which are removed and your plants are shrink wrapped in plastic for shipping purposes. Plants shipped during the growing season will be approximately 1 year old and 6"-8" tall. Plants shipped during dormant season will be approximately 4".