Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

About the Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass is one of the most reliable ornamental grasses for the prairies. It forms a tidy, upright clump of green foliage topped by feathery plumes in early summer that ripen to a golden wheat colour and stand tall through winter. This clump-forming grass does not spread, is drought tolerant once established and needs only a trim in early spring. Plant it in groups or rows for a striking vertical accent in beds, along driveways or in front of a shelterbelt. Check out our free PDF Tree Planting Guide. Plant Details Zone: 3a Height: 4 - 5 ft Spread: 1 1/2 - 2 ft Moisture: Normal Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Growth Rate: Fast (Mature in 2 - 3 Years) Life Span: 10+ Years Maintenance: Low (Cut Back in Spring) Spreading: None, Clump-Forming Plumes: Feathery, Pinkish to Golden Wheat Winter Interest: Plumes Stand Through Winter In Row Spacing: 18 - 24 in Between Row Spacing: 3 - 4 ft