Calamagrostis x acutifolia 'Karl Foerster' - 3 litre

Common name: Feather reed grass

Description: An upright, deciduous ornamental grass forming a narrow clump of slender green leaves, topped from midsummer by tall, feathery flower plumes that turn golden-bronze and persist well into winter.

Other benefits: Low-maintenance, long-season structure and movement; excellent for contemporary and prairie-style borders; seed heads bring winter interest.

Wildlife attraction: Seed heads provide food for seed-eating birds, and the flower plumes are visited by hoverflies.

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.2-1.5m x 60cm

Position: Full sun

Soil pH: Neutral

Moisture: Moist but well-drained; tolerates short dry spells once established

Winter hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H7)