Feather Reed Grass | Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Feather Reed Grass ‘Karl Foerster’ | Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’

 A Must Have Grass!

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 4-9
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Tan to Yellow
• Flower Fragrance: No
• Fall Color: Yes
• Type: Perennial
• Mature Height: 4-5’
• Mature Width: 18-24”
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun to part shade
• Soil Needs: Tolerant to many soils
• Water Needs: Occasionally  
• Pruning Needs: Early spring trimming
• Awards: Perennial Grass of the Year 2001
• Grown by: The Plant Factory 

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: No
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: Yes
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

‘Karl Foerster’ Feather Reed Grass is a cool season grass that emerges in early spring with very erect foliage rising to just two feet tall. Shortly after that narrow golden yellow plumes shoot up to six feet tall all the while remaining very erect and tidy, turning tan in the later months. Nicknamed motion grass, in the slightest breeze it will dance back and forth gradually and in stronger winds will do the waltz! This being said, Karl Foerster adds electricity to the landscape with its movement and looks.

 ‘Karl Foerster’ grass is ideal for using along a fence or property line or to support a vertical element of architecture such as a corner on a house.  High impact with other shrubs like Boxwood and Hollies make your landscape stand out. Use several in a line along a long narrow planting bed. It loves full sun and is adaptable to dry or moist conditions. 

 A trip to Wyoming this fall was a trip to remember. As a horticulturist, the plants and trees were amazing and completely different from the plants we have in the South. One ornamental grass that stood out for me was Karl Foerster. Widely used in Jackson, WY, with good reason, this grass stood out above all other plants in the landscape. Beautiful green foliage with 50+ stems holding gorgeous tan plumes.  The uses were creative as well, being planted in small borders and hedges that reached 2-3 feet tall, to a wide array of container plantings, like barrels, wash tubs, and large urns. Why so many different containers? The locals said they could easily move the containers in and out of the cold weather at night and bring them back out when the temperatures warmed. Smart thinking, that got me to thinking Ornamental grasses need to be expanded in the container uses around the garden.  

Care:

Fertilize in early spring with our SR-18-5-10 slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health. 

Ordering:

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping:

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower.  You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site.  We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.

Our plants are grown at our nursery, not staged in a holding yard unattended. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.