Feather Reed Grass ‘Karl Foerster’ Live Plant – 6–12 Inch Starter

Feather Reed Grass ‘Karl Foerster’ is a popular ornamental grass valued for its strongly upright form, dark green foliage, and feathery summer plumes that mature into wheat-colored spikes. Its vertical habit adds structure and seasonal interest to borders, group plantings, and specimen plantings.

You will receive one healthy, well-rooted starter plant approximately 6–12 inches tall, grown in a 2.5 × 3.5-inch pot. It prefers medium sunlight, loamy soil, and moderate watering. The supplied information lists it as hardy in USDA Zones 4–8 and suitable for containers or tubs in many regions.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Shipping Size: Approx. 6–12 inches tall at time of shipping.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Feather Reed Grass ‘Karl Foerster’ live starter plant
• Botanical name: Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
• Approx. 6–12 inches tall at time of shipping
• One well-rooted plant in a 2.5 × 3.5-inch pot
• Upright clumping ornamental grass with dark green foliage
• Feathery summer plumes mature to wheat-colored spikes
• Medium sun exposure
• Loamy, neutral-pH soil preferred
• Moderate watering
• USDA Zones 4–8
• Suitable for borders, group plantings, specimens, and containers

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live, well-rooted Feather Reed Grass ‘Karl Foerster’ starter plant in a 2.5 × 3.5-inch pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Feather Reed Grass
Scientific Name: Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Green, mature wheat-colored
Sunlight: Medium Sun
Soil: Loam
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 4–8

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass?
It is listed as hardy in USDA Zones 4–8.

2. How much sunlight does Karl Foerster Grass need?
The supplied information lists medium sun exposure.

3. How much water does Karl Foerster Grass need?
It prefers moderate watering.

4. What is the growth habit of Karl Foerster Grass?
It has a strongly upright ornamental growth habit, forming dense clumps with vertical foliage and flower spikes.

5. Can Karl Foerster Grass be grown in containers?
Yes. The supplied information states that the grass can survive in containers or tubs in most regions.