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A Calamagrostis Built for Summer!

A Calamagrostis Built for Summer!

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Mar 18th 2026

Feather reed grasses offer some of the most recognizable and sought after flower plumes in the ornamental grass kingdom. Reliable and very attractive, this easy to grow genus offers multi-seasonal beauty that makes Calamagrostis a "love at first sight" offering. Although the rest of the genus starts the show in early spring, warm season Caspian swoops in mid to late summer with a dramatic display of big fluffy flowers. Swoon! A blooming feather reed grass&
Ready for Prime Time: The Calamagrostis Variety Show!

Ready for Prime Time: The Calamagrostis Variety Show!

Posted by John Friel on Mar 4th 2022

Calamagrostis xacutiflora 'Karl Foerster' was the first ornamental grass to be named Perennial Plant of the year. It deserves the spotlight. Whether it’s a stand-alone planting taking a solo, or harmonizing with the chorus in a mass mixed planting, it’s a versatile performer that makes a designer look like a genius. Calamagrostis xacutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’Do we really have to describe it? Very well: Lustrous deep green foliage all season, from late spring to winter. Strongly upright, with

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