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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
Some Like it Cool (Calamagrostis)

Some Like it Cool (Calamagrostis)

Posted by John Friel on Jan 25th 2022

“Cool Crops” aren’t just for annuals.Need a way to keep your benches full and your heating bills low?With the right crops, it’s the possible dream – even with grasses and perennials! Calamagrostis xacutiflora“Feather reed grass” is a classic cool-season grass that thrives on warm days and easy-to-maintain night temperatures. We offer six varieties of this handsome, versatile species.‘Avalanche’ A handsome variegated form. Green blades with snowy white central bands.Height: 3’. Hardy in Zones 4

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