Calamagrostis x 'Karl Foerster'

Small Reed

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Common Name:

Small Reed

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

150 cm

Maximum width:

75 cm

Small Reed (Calamagrostis x 'Karl Foerster') - Description

Very easy to grow, clump-forming ornamental grass with fluffy, tawny 'blooms'.

Small Reed (Calamagrostis x 'Karl Foerster') - Blooming

Although most grasses are not known for their blooms, Reed Grasses produces tall inflorescences of flowers that fade from purple-tinted green to yellow that will persist into winter.

Small Reed (Calamagrostis x 'Karl Foerster') - Growth

Rhizomatous perennial grasses. Does fine with either full sun or partial shade. The species C. brachytricha is a good candidate for container plant. Long-lasting inflorescences.

Small Reed (Calamagrostis x 'Karl Foerster') - Planting

In mid spring, divide. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Small Reed (Calamagrostis x 'Karl Foerster') - Pest

Most common are powdery mildew, tar spot, rust, smut, ergot, leaf streak, scald, char spot, red eye spot, speckle, and foot rot.

Small Reed (Calamagrostis x 'Karl Foerster') - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water. Tolerates most soil types, but does best with moist, humus-rich soil.