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feather reed grass

Botanical Name:
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Plant Description:
A slow-spreading, clump-forming, perennial grass with arching, mid-green leaves. Stiff, erect stems bear soft, pink-bronze inflorescences in summer, fading to buff or pale brown in late summer through winter. This naturally occuring hybrid is one of the most popular ornamental grass. Dried inflorescences retain beauty when cut and dried. Prefers full sun.
Plant Family:
Poaceae
USDA Hardiness Zones:
4 to 9
Mature Size:
6' tall x 2' wide
Plant Type:
Grass
Light Requirement:
Sun
Bloom Season:
July to August
Water Requirement:
3 - Low
Bloom Color(s):
Pink , Tan
Utah Native:
No
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