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Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass (#3)
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass (#3)
$33.00
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| 1–5 | — | $33.00 ea |
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| 6-11 | 10% off | $29.70 ea |
| 12-23 | 20% off | $26.40 ea |
| 24+ | 25% off | $24.75 ea |
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Choose Karl Foerster if you want a narrow, upright grass that gives structure without taking over. The tradeoff: it reads more formal and vertical than soft, mounded grasses, so it can look stiff in loose cottage plantings.
Buy This If
- You want upright structure.
- Your bed is tight.
- You prefer clean clumps.
Skip This If
- You want a loose mound.
- You need winter privacy.
- The site stays soggy.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Its straight vertical habit gives beds clear structure without needing much width. |
| Growth Rate | A | It fills in quickly enough to look settled without becoming a thug. |
| Maintenance | B+ | Plan on one annual cutback, plus cleanup if winter stems break down. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother ornamental grasses; the bladed foliage is not a favorite, though hungry deer may nip tender new growth. |
| Small Space Fit | A | The upright clump works well where wider grasses would crowd paths or shrubs. |
| Screening Value | C | It adds seasonal height but is not dense or evergreen enough for real privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically use Karl Foerster where a customer wants height without bulk; plant it in repeats or small groups, then cut it back before new growth starts.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 4.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 2.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, narrow columnar clumping |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it spread?
It is a clumping grass, not a running grass.
Will it flop?
It holds best with good sun and not-too-rich soil.
When do I cut it back?
Cut it back in late winter or early spring.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-42022
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