{"id":49621,"date":"2023-03-08T07:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T13:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=49621"},"modified":"2026-04-18T17:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T22:12:11","slug":"karl-foerster","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/product\/karl-foerster\/","title":{"rendered":"Karl Foerster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add elegance and movement to your landscape with <strong>Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass<\/strong> (<em>Calamagrostis x acutiflora<\/em> &#8216;Karl Foerster&#8217;). This versatile ornamental grass features tall, upright clumps of slender green foliage that sway gracefully in the breeze. In late spring, feathery flower plumes emerge, maturing to golden wheat-colored spikes that persist through fall and winter, adding year-round interest to your garden. Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as a striking vertical accent, Karl Foerster is a low-maintenance favorite for modern and classic garden designs alike.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Graceful Vertical Form<\/strong>: Grows 4-6 feet tall with a narrow, upright habit, perfect for adding height and structure to your garden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feathery Plumes<\/strong>: Flower spikes emerge in late spring, transitioning from soft pinkish hues to golden tan, lasting well into winter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Maintenance<\/strong>: Thrives in a variety of soil types and requires minimal care once established.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drought and Heat Tolerant<\/strong>: Performs well in dry conditions, making it ideal for low-water gardens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatile Design<\/strong>: Complements a wide range of garden styles, from cottage and prairie to contemporary landscapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deer and Rabbit Resistant<\/strong>: Keeps your garden safe from browsing wildlife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Care Tips:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Plant in well-drained soil and full sun to ensure healthy growth and vibrant flower plumes.<\/li>\n<li>Water regularly until established, then water sparingly as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Cut back foliage to the ground in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.<\/li>\n<li>Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether used as a focal point, a backdrop for colorful perennials, or a mass planting for texture and movement, <strong>Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass<\/strong> is a stunning and reliable choice. Its year-round beauty and adaptability make it a garden essential!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calmagrostis Karl Foerster #1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":50460,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1948,1950,1972],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-49621","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-perennial","7":"product_cat-sun-perennial","8":"product_cat-sun-plants-6-or-more-hours-of-sun","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/49621","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50460"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=49621"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=49621"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=49621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}