Calamagrostis x acutiflora `Karl Foerster'
Feather reed grass stands tall with neat, 3-4’ green leaves and a strong, stately presence. Unlike many grasses, it flowers early, adding seasonal interest from late spring through winter.
Blooms as early as late May with narrow, upright flower panicles
Grows 4-5’ tall, shifting from green to rosy purple, then straw brown
Provides year-round texture and structure in the landscape
Pruning: Enjoy its winter beauty, then cut back to ground level in early April before new growth begins
Watering: Very drought tolerant; typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer
(Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners)