Grass 'Karl Foerster' (Calamagrostis)

Perennials
Name Grass 'Karl Foerster'
Botanical Name Calamagrostis

This is a reed grass which produces showy, feathery plumes bearing striking, erect, wheat-colored seed heads. Its vertical presence is magnificent, reaching 4-5 ft tall; it only gets a spread of 2 feet! Works well as a cut flower or mix it up for a natural bouquet. Pictures from Walters Gardens Inc.

Location: Sun
Size: 4-5' x 2' spread
Flower Color: Golden
Bloom Time: June
Soil Conditions: Medium, Moist
Trim/Prune: Cut back to the ground in early Spring
Other
  • Deer Resistant
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