miscanthus karl foerster
If you’re looking for a showstopping ornamental grass that brings architectural elegance and movement to your New Zealand garden, miscanthus Karl Foerster is a top choice. Often mistaken as a Miscanthus species, Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ – sometimes called Feather Reed Grass – is celebrated for its upright habit, tall feathery plumes, and year-round appeal. This acclaimed grass is ideal for adding texture, structure, and a dynamic vertical accent to a range of garden styles, from formal borders to wild prairie plantings.
Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'
Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' is a popular ornamental grass known for its upright, clump-forming habit and tall, feathery flower plumes. It grows to around 1.5 to 2 metres tall and forms narrow green foliage that turns golden in autumn. Flower spikes emerge in late spring and hold their form well into winter, adding structure year-round. Hardy and low maintenance, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, making it ideal for borders, mass planting, or contemporary NZ gardens.
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- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Grasses - Height:
1.20 m - Spread:
60 cm - Flowering time:
Summer, Autumn, Winter - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
