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Products > Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
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Category: Grass |
Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
Origin: Garden Origin |
Evergreen: Yes |
Flower Color: Purple |
Bloomtime: Summer |
Synonyms: [Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Stricta'] |
Parentage: (C. epigejos x C. arundinacea) |
Height: 2-3 feet |
Width: 2-3 feet |
Exposure: Sun or Shade |
Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - An evergreen grass in mild climates, this grass is distinguished by its feathery loose purple-tinged flowers on stalks to 6 feet tall in summer that age to a buff color by late summer. Flowers move gracefully in the wind. Foliage mounds are usually around 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Plant in full sun to light shade and give regular irrigation. Cut back in late winter to maintain clean fresh foliage. It can be used as a specimen plant or in borders. Calamagrostis x acutiflora cultivars are the result of crossing Calamagrostis epigejos with Calamagrostis arundinacea. Flowers are good for fresh or dry arrangements. Perennial Plant of the Year 2001.
The information about Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
Please note that after 46 years in business, San Marcos Growers will be discontinuing nursery operations by the end of 2025 and the property will be developed for affordable housing.
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