Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

  • Common Name - feather reed grass
  • Botanical Name - Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
  • Family - Poaceae 
  • Bud - Basal
  • Leaf - sheath, arching stiff rich green leaves
  • Flower - 6ft flower stem, plumes of feathery purple/green flowers 
  • Fruit - grain - caryopsis 
  • Habit - spreading
  • Form - clumping
  • Size - 3-5 f, spread 1.5 - 2.5ft
  • Culture - full sun, rich/moist soil
  • Use - ground cover, ornamental

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