Feather Reed Grass
Common Name: Feather Reed Grass
Species Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Family Name: Poaceae
Examples of Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Garden |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | None Serious |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 3-foot diameter, 6-foot height
- Leaves: Leaves arching, striped white
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Notes | A cool season perennial grass that blooms in late spring rather than late fall giving interesting structure to the summer garden; this grass also withstands some shade |