Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Make a bold vertical statement with Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’) — the Perennial Plant of the Year winner and one of the most versatile and widely used ornamental grasses in modern landscape design. Its strongly upright, columnar habit provides a dramatic vertical accent unlike any other grass, while feathery pinkish plumes emerge in early summer and gradually turn a warm golden-wheat color that persists beautifully through winter. Exceptionally adaptable and virtually pest and disease free.
Sun Requirements:
Full Sun to Part Shade
Highlights:
- Strongly upright, columnar habit — bold vertical accent unlike any other grass
- Early blooming — feathery pinkish plumes from early summer, aging to golden wheat
- Plumes persist through winter — outstanding four-season interest
- Perennial Plant of the Year winner — proven performance
- Exceptionally adaptable — tolerates heat, humidity, clay, and part shade
Growing Information:
- Mature size: 4–6 ft tall (in bloom), 2–3 ft wide
- Hardiness zones: 4–9
- Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay; tolerates part shade
- Cut back to 4–6 in in late winter before new growth emerges
Important Information:
- Available for immediate pickup
- Professional installation available — scheduled with our team after checkout
Each plant is hand-selected and held to our quality standards before it reaches you.