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Grass Karl Forester's

 

Grass Karl Forester's

 

 

Botanical Pronunciation:

kal-a-ma-GROS-tis ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah

Key feature:

Fall Flowering

Plant type:

Ornamental Grass

Deciduous/evergreen:

Herbaceous

Cold hardiness zones:

4 - 9

Light needs:

Full sun

Water Needs:

Needs regular watering

Average landscape size:

Fast-growing, upright foliage 18 to 24 in. tall, 2 ft. wide, flower stalks to 6 ft.

Growth rate:

Fast

Flower attribute:

Flowers for Cutting

Special features:

Year-round Interest

Landscape uses:

Border, Green Roof

Flower color:

Red

Blooms:

Spring

Foliage color:

Green

 

Care Information

 

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Pruning time: spring.

 

Design Ideas

 

This low growing ornamental grass is colorful and ever changing. With feathery flower spikes that emerge reddish-brown in spring and turn golden to buff in fall, it adds a lovely accent to naturalist, craftsman, or prarie gardens. Use as a vertical among low-growing plants or have a pair planted in distressed metal pots or bronzed urns for a minimalist look. Perfect near water gardens or terraced patios where the breeze causes the grass to sway gracefully.


Planting Instructions:

Dig hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball. Place the plant into the new hole making sure that the top of the root ball is level with existing soil line.  Fill in the hole, using planting mix  at a ratio of  2 shovels native soil to 1 shovel planting mix (pack down soil around the root ball so that your soil doesn't settle). With extra soil make a well around the plant to retain water. Don't forget the Seaweed Extract, mix in 1 and ¼ ounces of extract to 1 gallon of water pour around base of plant.   In three weeks retreat with Seaweed Extract.  
 

 

Fertilizing During The Season:

 

You will want to fertilize in April, June, and September, we suggest Yum Yum  its a great organic fertilizer designed for our soil.  Don't forget to use a Winterizer or Yum Yum Winterizer  in November and January to help promote vigorous root systems. 

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