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Cool Season Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Cool Season Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Dec 7th 2023

When choosing grasses, planting the right stuff makes you look downright brilliant. And choosing the right genus is absolute genius. For a remarkable number of sites and situations, Calamagrostis is more than a good choice, it's a smart move.A superstar of the genus, 'Karl Foerster', is famous worldwide for its beauty, adaptability, and ease of culture.'Karl Foerster' is not merely a good plant, it's a great one. For finished pot performance, striking vertical accent, and perpetual motion it's u
Calamagrostis xa. 'Karl Foerster' ~ Superstar!

Calamagrostis xa. 'Karl Foerster' ~ Superstar!

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Sep 7th 2023

When choosing grasses, planting the right stuff makes you look downright brilliant. And choosing the right genus is absolute genius. For a remarkable number of sites and situations, Calamagrostis is more than a good choice.A superstar of the genus, 'Karl Foerster', is famous worldwide for its beauty, adaptability, and ease of culture. 'Karl Foerster' is not merely a good plant, it's a great one. For finished pot performance, striking vertical accent, and perpetual motion, it's unbeatable. The l
Some Like it Cool - Calamagrostis

Some Like it Cool - Calamagrostis

Posted by John Friel on Nov 16th 2022

Energy Efficient Early GrassesNeed a way to keep your benches full and your heating bills low?   With the right crops, it’s a possible dream – even with grasses and perennials! If you like your benches full and your heating bills low, we’ve got the perfect cool season grasses for you. 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.‘Karl Foe
Karl has an entourage...

Karl has an entourage...

Posted by John Friel on Sep 15th 2022

Calamagrostis xacutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ is the rock star of feather reed grasses. It’s one of the best, best-known and best-selling ornamental grasses ever.But like all rock stars, Karl has an entourage. Three striking varieties are ready for their own turn in the spotlight. Say hello to..Hello Spring!™Our very own intro, this one was singled out by our breeders. Its foliage features beautiful crisp, clean green and white longitudinal stripes, and its refined habit sets it apart fr
CALAMAGROSTIS: Yipes! Stripes! Beyond ‘Karl Foerster’

CALAMAGROSTIS: Yipes! Stripes! Beyond ‘Karl Foerster’

Posted by John Friel on Dec 9th 2021

It’s practically blasphemy to rank any ornamental grass higher than world-famous Calamagrostis xa. ‘Karl Foerster’. It was the first grass ever named Perennial Plant of the Year, and rightly so. With sturdy vertical foliage and feathery plumes, it’s a handsome workhorse that makes a designer look like a genius. Not surprisingly, it’s among our top sellers. You’ll never hear us dis it.But we WILL say there are other options in the very same species that bring that same legendary reliability – all

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