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Calamagrostis arundinacea 'Karl Foerster'
Feather Reed Grass
Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
 
 
FULL Sun
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 Height60-80" |  | 
 Spread24" |  | 
 Growth HabitTHRILLER (upright) | 
Landscape Application:
Excellent vertical accent for narrow beds and borders. Mass, group or specimen.
Calamagrostis arundinacea 'Karl Foerster' Plant Care:
Cut back to 6" in March. Tolerates heavy clay soil.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)
Feather Reed Grass Merit Awards and Special Collections
 
 
Feather Reed Grass Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
 
Mid Season (May - June)
 
 
Late Season (July - frost)
 
 
 
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate to high soil moisture.
 
Moderate
 
 
Moist
 
 
 
Special Benefits
 
Bog
 
 
Cut Flower / or Foliage
 
 
Dried Flower
 
 
 
Critter Resistance
 
Deer Resistant
 
 
Rabbit Resistant
 
 
 
Feather Reed Grass Additional Information
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