Tulsa Landscape Plant Data Sheet

 Karl Foerester Feather Reed Grass

Botanical Pronunciation: 

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROS-tis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)

Plant type:  Ornamental grass

Deciduous/Evergreen: Herbaceous perennial

Cold hardiness:  Zones 4-9

Light needs:  Partial to full sun

Water needs:  light watering

Size:  3'-5' high, 3'-5' wide  width as it matures 3-5 years old

Growth rate:  Fast - cut back late Winter

Culture:    most soils

Blooms:  Late spring early summer

Foliage color:  Green

TLI recommendations:   Great choice for a fast growing ornamental grass.   Bueatiful in a breezy location.