Calamagrostis × acutiflora explained

Calamagrostis × acutiflora, called feather reed-grass, is a naturally occurring hybrid species of grass in the genus Calamagrostis, occasionally found in Europe and Asia.[1] Its cultivar 'Karl Foerster' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]

It is a hybrid of Calamagrostis arundinacea and Calamagrostis epigejos, both widespread Eurasian species.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Calamagrostis × acutiflora (Schrad.) DC. . . 2017 . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 22 February 2021 .
  2. Web site: Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' feather reed-grass 'Karl Foerster' . The Royal Horticultural Society . 22 February 2021 . Synonyms; Calamagrostis 'Stricta' .

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