Cool Season Grass with Upright Growth and Golden Panicles
'Karl Foerster' is a cool season grass with an upright growth habit that thrives in wet clay soil and sunny locations. Reddish-brown to golden panicles appear from summer through fall, providing extended seasonal interest. The foliage grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, while the blooms can reach up to 6 feet tall, creating dramatic vertical accents in the landscape. This reliable performer is one of the most popular ornamental grasses for good reason.
Key Features
Reddish-brown to golden panicles – Summer through fall blooms for extended interest
Upright growth habit – Creates strong vertical accents in the landscape
Thrives in wet clay soil – Perfect for problem areas where other plants struggle
Tall blooms – Flower stalks reach up to 6 feet for dramatic impact
Cool season grass – Performs well in spring and fall
Low maintenance – Easy to grow with minimal care requirements
Landscape Uses
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass is ideal for mixed borders where it adds height and vertical interest, as a specimen plant for focal points, or in mass plantings for dramatic effect. Works beautifully in wet areas, along water features, or as a privacy screen. Pair with purple coneflowers and black-eyed Susans for a prairie-inspired display, or combine with sedums and ornamental kale for fall interest.
Container Size: 3 gallon Mature Size: 3-4' H (foliage) × 2-3' W; blooms up to 6' tall Light: Full sun Bloom Time: Summer through fall Plume Color: Reddish-brown to golden Soil Preference: Thrives in wet clay soil
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