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feather reed grass 'Karl Foerster'

Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

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Genus: Calamagrostis
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

'Karl Foerster' is a clump-forming deciduous perennial grass with flat, arching leaves to 90cm in length, and bronze flowering panicles that fade to pale brown

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most moist, humus-rich, well-drained fertile soils, but will tolerate all but the poorest soils

Pruning

Cut back old stems to the ground in early spring before growth resumes

Propagation

Propagate by division in mid-spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenCity Courtyard

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years