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</html>";s:4:"text";s:24053:"Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster has a strong upright habit and showy flowers. Terms of Service apply. A favorite go-to-grass that blooms long and stands up to harsh winters. I have a hedge of Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' … ‘Karl Foerster’ is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9, but south of Zone 7 it’s not at its best. the grass was given too much fertilizer. Forms clumps of deep green, lustrous, arching foliage 24 to 36 inches high. Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ is a variegated form of former Perennial Plant of the Year®, C. x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’. Versatile and easy to grow, 'Karl Foerster' reed grass ( Calamagrostis acutiflora ) … A combination of 'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass with various other perennials makes a dramatic effect in the landscape. 1 (800) 203-8590 or Fertilizing ‘Karl Foerster’ at the same time as the spring turf is more than adequate. The Karl Foerster Feather Reed is a cool season, clump forming grass. Too much fertilizer can cause the grass to flop. Some call the plant "metamorphic" for all the different stages it passes through in a season. Leaf blades are 2 to 3 feet long and a deep, shiny green. © Copyright 2016, Hoffman Nursery, Inc. All rights reserved. Remains upright and attractive through the winter. The plant does suffer in the heat and humidity of an eastern zone 9 summer. Use about 1 pound of a 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet. Ready to order, have a question, or need info? Its foliage looks as though it were painted with brush strokes of deep green … Ornamental grasses for the most part prefer pretty spartan, or lean, conditions. Divide plants every 3 years in spring for best appearance. ... Garden Fertilizers Yum Yum Mix Corn Gluten Organic Fertilizer … Makes a beautiful vertical accent in the garden. Consider combinations with late summer and fall-blooming perennials blooming perennials such as Coreopsis, Echinacea, Liatris, and Rudbeckia. Add some planting mix to the hole and mix with the existing soil. Once established, it can tolerate short periods of drought. Plant in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soils. The Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass is tolerant to all soil types and Ph levels. Karl Foerster feather grass can grow in either partial or full sun. Special Plant Features & Tips. This grass … Loose, feathery flowers atop 5-foot stems appear in June and are initially light pink in color. In heavy rain or wind the stems will dip and droop in all directions but return to vertical as soon as the storm passes. 'Karl Foerster' grows well in most North American gardens. Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ was named in honor of the late great nurseryman, Karl Foerster (1874-1970). |PDF Download. Green foliage grows in a neat, 2-foot clump. 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year. Purplish 5 to 6 foot feathery … Moist soil and regular rain or irrigation are preferable, but the plant will tolerate heavier clay soils and drier sites. … An application of a slow release fertilizer in the spring is enough to take care of the plant’s needs throughout the summer. Flowers persist throughout the season, … Privacy Policy and 'Karl Foerster' is usually free of serious disease or insect problems although a foliar rust disease may appear in particularly wet summers and in situations with poor air circulation. After nearly 40 years in American gardens, it has never become an invasive pest. Calamagrostis a. Organic slow-release fertilizers are the preferred choice for feeding the ornamental grass. A beautiful upright growing grass that thrives in poor soils. 'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Feather Reed Grass. Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', Feather Reed. 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In late March / early April it … Download our availability and order form for pricing, what's in stock, and future availability. Buy Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass online. Yellow blooms 5-6'. As the seed heads mature, they become very narrow and turn a golden tan color that lasts through the fall. Use 'Karl Foerster' as an individual specimen or small clump to provide a strong vertical accent, or mass a row to create a very fast growing, 5-foot high screen. Non-invasive. Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ is the first ornamental grass to receive the Perennial Plant of the Year Award ® (2001), earned for good looks, long-lasting plumes and undemanding growing … Feather Reedgrass. Commanding … Erect emerald foliage with cream white plumes, stunning blossoms, a must-have ornamental grass. However, avoid feeding the cool season grasses in hot weather conditions. Use about 1 pound of a 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet. *Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions. For example, ‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora) screens the view beyond and serves as a backdrop when staging plants such as these coleus. Fertilizer … Chosen plant of the year by the Perennial Plant Association in 2001. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster… Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ is prized for its stiff, erect habit, making it an ideal choice for planting en masse to form a screen, or in small groups to add height and definition to a border. Calamagrostis prefers somewhat fertile, moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate heavy clay soils. Naturally floral designers love 'Karl Foerster' for its use in fresh or dried arrangements. Feather reed grasses like well-drained soil. ‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass combines well with other perennials, especially late summer and fall-blooming perennials such as Coreopsis, Echinacea, Liatris, and Rudbeckia. A hedge of Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' growing in very poor soil with very little extra water. Unlike many common ornamental plants from other continents, the seeds of 'Karl Foerster' are sterile. Karl Foerster Grass, Calamagrostis x acutiflora, is a cool season ornamental grass that makes a great contrasting element with low growing flowering shrubs and perennial plants.The Karl Foerster ornamental grass … Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass … If necessary, amend with sand to improve drainage. Fertilizer Needs: Organic fertilizers … It forms a dense clump of green leaves, topped with tall, upright stems of nodding … Wholesale customers only, please. This tall and narrow grass is believed to be a natural hybrid of C. epigejos and C. arundinacea, both natives of Europe and Asia. Plant Feather Reed Grass in sunny, dry locations and use as a backdrop for flowering perennials. Its foliage is dark green which turns to a golden brown in the fall. Tolerant of heavy, wet soils. Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Create stunning vertical effects with this grass valued for its early bloom and ability to grow in wet soils. From there it spread around Europe until in 1964 it was brought from Denmark into the U.S. Leaves emerge early in spring and last until early winter. Browsing deer don't bother it. In addition to intrinsic beauty, Feather Reed Grass exhibits tolerance for heavy clay and compacted soil and will not reseed (seeds are believed to be sterile). It has an upright, narrow, and extremely … In early spring, stalks rise up to 6 feet, capped with elongated, wheat-colored seed heads. Slow spreading, Karl Foerster features an erect, slightly … Choose a site in the full sun. Others have referred to it as the "perpetual motion grass" for its ability to catch and give motion to the slightest breeze. ‘Karl Foerster… Buy Karl Foerster Grass here at Greenwood Nursery. Apply fertilizer just as growth resumes in the spring. Several exciting new ornamental grasses have come into our gardens the last few years, but none with the beauty, versatility, and reliability of feather reed grass, also known as Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'. An early bloomer, 'Karl Foerster' is a cool season grass … Wholesale only. It has multiple seasons of interest. This revered selection has been awarded Handpicked for You® certification, which promises better reliability and performance in the landscape. Karl Foerster is the world's most popular ornamental grass. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); © 1972 - 2021 National Gardening Association, Times are presented in US Central Standard Time, Today's site banner is by arctangent and is called "Opening time". Use these convenient icons to share this page on various social media platforms: Articles→General→Landscaping→Yard and Garden Planning, Articles→Plants→Flowers→Perennials→Coneflowers. Given all this attributes, it's easy to see why 'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass is one of the most popular ornamental grasses year after year, and why the Perennial Plant Association named it Perennial of the Year. It also serves well in containers and will survive most winters unprotected as far north as zone 6. Contact Us. This plant is a favorite for our projects for a variety of reasons. He listed it in has 1939 nursery catalog, and included it in his 1950 garden book, The Use of Grasses and Ferns in the Garden. Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ is the first ornamental grass to receive the Perennial Plant of the Year Award® (2001), earned for good looks, long-lasting plumes and undemanding growing requirements. Perennial Fountain Grass. Get Current Availability: Low fertility is not a problem, but will result in shorter plants. One of the distinguishing and highly regarded features of 'Karl Foerster' compared to other varieties is its narrow and upright growth. This cool-season grass remains evergreen (actually, ever-bronze) in mild winters and works well as a screen, as … Pennisetum alopecuroides Zones 5-8 This stunning grass ranges from 2' to 3' tall and grows in the form of a mound. Fountaingrass prefers full sun and a moist, well drained soil. Hardy. Hardy throughout USDA Zones 4 through 9. Add organic material, such as compost, to hold in moisture. Use around water features, by streams or in mass groupings. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google … Pruning should also take place in the late winter. Pinkish red flower spikes develop in late spring and fade to tan. Excel Download To grow to their maximum 5-foot height, fertilizer is required. 'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass creates a dramatic garden accent, with tall, slender, vertical growth and feathery plumes of shifting bronze color that stay in place year-round. In areas with mild winters the foliage may remain evergreen. Try it as a fast-growing hedge for screening or privacy! Soil and Transplanting. Mr. Foerster was responsible for introducing this grass, as well as many other acclaimed plants during his distinguished career in horticulture. Stems cut before the flowers mature will last for months in an arrangement while maintaining the golden tan color. 'Karl Foerster' Quick example of how to prune back ornamental grasses like this Karl Foerster Grass or Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster was the German nurseryman who found the plant in Hamburg Botanical Garden in 1930. Product description Ornamental Grass Plant Plugs, Karl Forester Feather Reed Grass Ornamental Grass, bare root division ready for planting in yard or patio garden container. The noted German nurseryman, Karl Foerster, discovered the plant in the Hamburg Botanical Garden. Little maintenance is required except to cut back the stems to about 6 inches in late winter or early spring. Low fertility is not a problem, but will result in shorter plants. At only 18 inches wide and up to 5 feet tall, a grouping creates a dramatic vertical element in gardens. Drought tolerant, grows 3 to 6 … Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass is a hardy, easily grown grass that is one of the most popular of all the ornamental grasses. 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