What: Karl Foerster feather reed grass, also known as Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Foerster, is valued for its early bloom time and its erect, architectural form, slightly tighter than other forms of ...

Karl Foerster may move into your neighborhood this spring. Don't worry, he comes with impeccable credentials - and a title. "Karl Foerster," aka Calamagrostis xacutiflora, has been awarded the title ...

Ornamental grasses such as "Karl Foerster" feather reed grass, maiden grass and Blue Avena grass make structural statements in containers, borders or flower beds. Ornamental grasses have grown on home ...

Looking to give your fall and winter landscape a visual boost? Grow ornamental grasses. The movement alone of these low-maintenance, easy to grow grasses will give you a big bang for your landscaping ...

In the Pikes Peak region, autumn brings striking displays of large ornamental grasses, which "flower" late in the growing season. Such grasses are a useful tool for xeriscape gardens - their slender ...

Ornamental grasses get no respect, according to some garden experts. "People are captivated by plants with big, showy, colorful flowers like peonies and iris," said Mary Hockenberry Meyer, professor ...

The fine texture of ornamental grasses adds a breezy nature to the garden, as if there is constant movement, even without the benefit of wind. In summer, ornamental grasses are a fine foil to more ...

Ornamental grasses offer great texture in the landscape with their whispy foliage and fluffy plumes. Not all grasses are large, like Pampas grass, so there is a grass to fit in every situation. Here ...