Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster', Calamagrostis 'Stricta'
Create a stunning vertical effect with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring and turn a rich golden color in fall. Blooms two to three weeks earlier than common feather reed grass. Thrives in wet soils, yet tolerates drier conditions. Stalks make great cut flowers. Sterile seeds do not produce unwanted seedlings.
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-11 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers |
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass)
Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster', Calamagrostis 'Stricta'
Create a stunning vertical effect with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring and turn a rich golden color in fall. Blooms two to three weeks earlier than common feather reed grass. Thrives in wet soils, yet tolerates drier conditions. Stalks make great cut flowers. Sterile seeds do not produce unwanted seedlings. |
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