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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster',
is a long-blooming, low maintenance, long-lived perennial grass. This
2001 Perennial of the Year is one of the most versatile, attractive, and
low maintenance ornamental grasses. It is often described as
"perpetual motion grass" because the lightest breeze sets this
grass in motion. The graceful movement is a plus for any landscape. It
is excellent as a specimen plant or providing a vertical accent in the
landscape. Sometimes feather reed grass is used for creating a landscape
screen. It can also be used on patios in containers. This grass is often
used in fresh or dried arrangements.
The deep green, shiny foliage appears in early spring and last until
early winter. In early June the inflorescences appear atop the lush
foliage. The flowers appear light pink at first and later turn a golden
tan. Even during winter this grass remains ornamental.
'Karl Foerster' is an easy plant to grow. The growth habit is vertical
with a tuft of foliage 2 to 3 feet tall and flower stems to 5 feet in
height. This plant tolerates a wide range of conditions in full sun or
partial shade. Growth is best in well-drained soils.
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