Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
Karl Foerster reed grass
A clump-forming grass with upright leaves and bronze summer flower panicles that fade to pale brown. A useful form to compare with spreading perennials.
Mature height1–1.5 m
Mature spread0.5–1 m
Seasonal interestSummer flowerheads
Give it the right place.
Sun or partial shade. Moist but well-drained, or well-drained soil.
RHS growing profile ↗£12.503 litre pot
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