.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass Grass, Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Description An upright, clump-forming grass featuring narrow, arching foliage and tall flower plumes that bloom in late summer to fall, providing movement and texture to garden landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for borders, mass planting, naturalized areas, andzonings where its elegant plumes can sway attractively in the breeze. Plant Details Botanical Name: Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Common Name: Feather Reed Grass Size & Growth: Up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide, with upright, clumping habit Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Narrow, arching, grassy leaves Bloom Time: Late summer to fall Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, in large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes, for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Other ornamental grasses and perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained Soil Type: Loamy or sandy soil preferred Humidity: Average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Cut back in late winter or early spring to maintain shape Winter Care: Apply mulch to protect roots in cold zones Planting Depth: Plant with crown at soil level Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Divide every 3-4 years to rejuvenate