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Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Proven Selections

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$26.99
This product does not ship to: Idaho, Utah
  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 6 Feet Tall
  • Mature Width 2 - 3 Feet Wide
  • Growing Zones 5 - 11

Add unique texture to your yard. This feather grass has stunning, tall, feathery stalks. It is tolerant to a variety of conditions. It does not require deadheading and attracts birds. Bring the Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass to your yard for a dramatic effect.

Foliage for the Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass is incredibly stunning. It has tall red-bronze feathery flower spikes that first appear in early summer and lasts through fall. Being a cool season grass, you will see most growth in the spring. This perennial grows to a height of forty-eight to seventy-two inches. It has interest that lasts all year long. Uses include; landscape, focal point planting, ground cover, cut flower, and dried flower.

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass Care

Plant in part sun for best results. Soil should be well drained and remain moist. Water regularly, and more often in times of extreme heat. Once established, it can tolerate short periods of drought. The Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass is tolerant to all soil types and Ph levels. Cut back to the ground in late winter just prior to new growth. Pruning should also take place in the late winter. Apply a slow release fertilizer in the spring.

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass Spacing

Correct spacing is important to follow to ensure your plant grows and develops properly. It is aiming for a seamless appearance, space twenty-four inches, center on center. Otherwise, spacing should be thirty-six inches, center on center.

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 11
Plant Type: Ornamental Grasses
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Mature Height: 4 - 6 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Pinkish Purple
Flower Description: Plumes Bloom in Clusters
Bloom Period: Early to Mid Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous

Foliage Color(s): Blue-Green

Foliage Description: Long and slender, Whorls around the stem
Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Pest, Diseases
Tolerates: Soil, Temperature
Attracts: Birds
Uses: Border, Mass Planting, Background, Cut Flower, Xeriscape, Bird Habitat
Features: Heat Tolerant; Deadheading Not Necessary
Brand: Proven Selections
Common Name: Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Other Name(s): Reed Grass; Ornamental Grass
Scientific Name: Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
SKU:
CALKF

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Known As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Known As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Known As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Winter to Early Spring

We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.

Summer

If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.

Fall into Winter

We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!

Winter

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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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