Karl Foerster Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
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Karl Foerster Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Feathery Flowers in Harsh Soil Conditions
- Thrives in clay or wet soil
- Compact, vertical growth
- Silvery-tan feathery plumes
Product Details
Growing Zones 4-9
| Soil Type | Adaptable |
| Sunlight | Full, Partial |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Mature Height | 5-6 Feet |
| Mature Width | 2-3 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Shipping Restriction | AZ |
This grass has been cultivated to bring you neat growth, height and visual interest through winter, even in hard-to-grow areas. The Karl Foerster Grass is the solution to give you a tall and elegant plant in overly damp or clay soil.
The Karl Foerster Grass produces feathery flowers in compact locations. With a mature width of 1-3 feet and a height of 3-6 feet, this plant fits into the tight openings in your space. Plant your Karl Foerster Grass in the background of your garden space to add vertical interest.
Blooming in early spring to late summer, you’ll get wheat-colored, wispy blooms that change into a golden color during the fall. Into winter, the stalks retain their height and tan blooms to provide appeal, even during below-freezing temperatures. Not only do these plumes remain intact during the colder months, but so does shiny green foliage.
The best part about this well-behaved cultivar is that, unlike other grass varieties, it won’t take over your planting space. Whether you're desiring to add visual interest to a large landscape, wispy grasses in containers, or a tall plant in a tight space, the Karl Green Foerster is ready to thrive.
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Karl Foerster Grass FAQ
Does this plant die back in the winter?
The Karl Foerster Grass does not die back for the winter. You’ll get visual interest all winter long
Do the flowers have a color?
The feathery flowers of the Karl Foerster Grass grow in a pink-purple color in the summer. During fall, this color will change to tan.
Can I plant it in a damp location?
Yes, the Karl Foerster is the perfect solution for those damp places in your garden space.
Karl Foerster Grass Care
Planting
Plant your Karl Foerster Grass in a full sun location that gets at least 6 hours of sun per day. To plant, dig a hole that is the same depth of the root ball and about twice as wide. Place the plant in the hole and backfill the dirt. Water immediately after planting to settle the soil.
You may also plant your Karl Foerster Grass in a container. Choose a container that is at least 2 times larger than the container the plant was shipped in. Choose organic, well-draining soil.
Watering
Water your Karl Foerster Grass whenever the soil becomes dry. Water heavily to soak the soil 3 inches down.