Melinda Myers

Feather Reed Grass

Botanical Name

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 9

Height

3 to 5 feet

Width

18 to 24 inches

Flowers

Summer: pinkish

Light

Full sun

Soil

Adaptable to a wide range of soil types

Planting & Care

• Use as specimen or in mass plantings (best effect)
• Cut back in late winter before new growth appears
• Divide in spring

Problems

None serious