Karl Foerster Grass
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Karl Foerster is the most popular ornamental grass in America for good reason — perfectly vertical, never flops, never self-seeds, and looks incredible from June through March. The narrow, upright habit works in tight spaces where other grasses are too wide. Perennial Plant of the Year. The gold standard for modern landscape design.
Care Guide
Plant in full sun, any soil. Cut to 3-4 inches in late winter before new growth. No staking, no dividing for years, no fertilizer. Tolerates clay, drought, and heat. One of the most trouble-free plants in existence.
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Great Companion Plants
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