Great Plant Pick: Karl Foerster feather reed grass
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What: Karl Foerster feather reed grass, also known as Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster, is valued for its early bloom time and its erect, architectural form, slightly tighter than other forms of feather reed grass. The 2-foot-tall foliage adds structure without being overbearing. In June, flower stalks rise from 5 to 6 feet tall with narrow plumes of feathery, pinkish-bronze inflorescences that change to a golden color as they mature in summer and persist well into winter. It is slow spreading and will not seed around the garden.
Great Plant Pick: Karl Foerster feather reed grass
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