SCIENTIFIC NAME: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

COMMON NAME: Feather Reed Grass

GARDEN SIZE: 2 ft. x 2 ft., 6 ft. with blooms

USDA ZONE: 4-7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Part Shade

SEASON OF ACTIVITY: Cool Season

WATER & SOIL: Average to moist soil

HABIT (FORM): Fountain-like mounded clump

FOLIAGE: Deep green, thick blades

BLOOM TIME & COLOR: Late Spring; Soft, feathery, plumes of tan seed heads

CARE: Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth begins. These are one of the first grasses to push so don't miss the window! When you see people around town cutting their monkey grass back, go ahead and take care of your Calamagrostis too.