Calamagrostis x 'Karl Foerster'
Also called:
Feather Reed Grass
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Poaceae
Deciduous
Grass
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Europe, Asia, Africa and Eurasia, China, India. Introduced in 1950, C. x acutiflora is a natural hybrid of C. arundinacea and C. epigejos discovered by Karl Foerster at Hamburg Botanical Gardens in 1930. Seed is sterile
Pat Kolling
Flower:
Pink
Blooms from :
Jul
to:
Aug
Open, feathery, pinkish-white flower heads in loosely branched, upright, panicle up to 12 inches long
Foliage:
Green
Arching, shiny, simple, lanceolate with entire margins that emerge from the soil usually without a stem
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
3 - 6'
Spread:
12-24"
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
This hybrid occurs naturally, but somewhat infrequently, in Europe. Calamagrostis, commonly known as reed grass, is a genus consisting of about 250 species of cool season grasses which are primarily native to moist to wet areas in temperate regions of the
Soil Needs
Prefers rich, consistently moist soils that do not dry out, heavy clay soils with less moisture; size of plant depends on moisture supply; grows larger with increased moisture levels and in cooler climates.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
No
Attracts Birds?
Yes
Supports Butterflies?
No
Wildlife use description: