Botanical Name: Calamagrostis X acutiflora 'Karl Foerste Add
Common Name: Feather Reed Grass  
Plant photo of: Calamagrostis X acutiflora 'Karl Foerste
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
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  • Description

  • Notes

This ornamental perennial grass grows 4'-6' tall and 1'-1.5' wide; it has semi-evergreen foliage that is green in spring and summer but turns green/brown in fall. The flowers bloom in mid June and emerge a light green but quickly turn to pink/purple. Tall grasses are highly combustible.