Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster', commonly known as Feather Reed Grass, is a clump-forming ornamental grass or sedge valued for its pinkish-purple aging to tan flowers. It typically matures 3–5 feet tall and 1.5–2.5 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated hybrid of Eurasian Calamagrostis arundinacea and C. epigejos. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in mass plantings, meadows, and mixed borders. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.

Adds movement, texture, and late-season structure without a fussy flower display. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants.

Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' provides cultivar-specific ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal interest.

Vertical accent, mass planting, screen

Cultivated hybrid of Eurasian Calamagrostis arundinacea and C. epigejos