Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass has a stunning vertical effect with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring and turn a rich golden color in fall.

Create a stunning vertical effect with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring and turn a rich golden color in fall. Blooms 2 to 3 weeks earlier than common feather reed grass. Thrives in wet clay soil. Foliage grows 1 ?? to 3? tall with blooms up to 6?.

Additional Information

  • Botanical Name

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora

  • Plant Height

    Foliage 1' to 3' Bloom stalks 6'

  • Plant Spread (width)

    1' to 2'

  • Deciduous/Evergreen

    Herbaceous

  • Bloom Time

    Fall, Late Spring, Summer

  • Exposure

    Sun

  • Flower Color

    Red

  • Foliage Color

    Green

  • Fall Color

    Gold

  • Soil Moisture

    Thrives in wet soils, yet tolerates drier conditions