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Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Common Name: Feather Reed Grass

A classic, upright ornamental grass prized for its strong vertical habit, early flowering, and four-season interest. Narrow green blades form a tight clump, topped in early summer by upright, wheat-like flower plumes that emerge purple-bronze and mature to golden tan, persisting well into winter. Growth is clump-forming and non-invasive, maintaining a clean, architectural presence without lodging or spreading. Growing Conditions Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to a wide range of soil types Water: Average; drought tolerant once established Cold Hardiness: Excellent winter tolerance Hardiness USDA Zones: 4a–9b Mature Size Height: 4–5 ft (5–6 ft in flower) Width: 2–3 ft Features Strongly upright, vertical growth habit Early-season flowering plumes Excellent winter interest Non-invasive, clump-forming grass Landscape Uses Mass plantings and drifts Vertical accents and screens Foundation and backdrop plantings Naturalistic and formal gardens Why Growers Choose It One of the most reliable ornamental grasses available Maintains form without flopping Outstanding performance across a wide climate range

Plant Type:	Ornamental Grass
Width:	1-2'
Height:	3'
Fragrant:	No
Fruit	Yes
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	4 - 9
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	No
Exposure:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time:	Summer, Late Summer
Landscape/Use:	Mass Planting, Accent Plant
Shape:	Clump
Soil Type	Loamy
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green