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Buy Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Also Known As

Overdam Variegated Feather Reed Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-10b

5" | $13

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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' plant details

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, rain garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Variegated Feather Reed Grass) This 4’h x 15”w grass with creamy-white vertical stripes makes a nice exclamation point in the garden! Soft ivory flower spikes add summer interest and are very choice in arrangements fresh or dry. Extremely tough, well behaved and easy to grow – full sun – most soils – moist to very dry – deer proof – Lovely with tall Sedums and other grasses! USDA Z5

By: Secret Garden Growers

A variegated form of feather reed grass which does best in areas with low humidity and cool summer night temps. Forms loose clumps and grows only to about 4' in height. The leaves have pale cream margins along the edges. Inflorescences emerge purple-bronze and later turn a dusky pink.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This compact clumping grass can brighten a shady spot with its striking spring leaves, golden tinged ; variegated strikingly with silver, ; its fan-shaped flowers on 5-6' stalks. Sun-PSh/Med

By: Forestfarm

Mint green and white variegated leaves with an occasional pink streak form a vertical habit on this well-established cultivar. Soft vertical mauve flower spikes.