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    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

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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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This clump-forming grass has a strong, upright (practically columnar) habit which makes it a valuable structural grass for mid and back of the border and for mass plantings. Plume-like seed heads are carried on tall stems in summer which persist into winter. ‘Overdam’ has green and white variegated foliage and is shorter than ‘Karl Foerster.’ A hybrid between two widespread Eurasian grasses: C. arundinacea and C. epigeios.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    (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.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' plant

    How to Grow Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

    See other plant types of Calamagrostis for your garden

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

    aka Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerester', Karl Foerester Feather Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' landscape by Karl Gercens III
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    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486

    aka Eldorado Feather Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Eldorado' PP16486 flower by CBG Circle Gdn
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    Calamagrostis foliosa

    aka Leafy Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-10a

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calamagrostis foliosa foliage by Native Sons
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    Calamagrostis nutkaensis

    aka Calamagrostis nootkatensis, Pacific Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calamagrostis nutkaensis by Cactus Jungle
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    Calamagrostis arundinacea

    aka Achnatherum brachytricha, Achnatherum brachytrichum, Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha, Calamagrostis brachytricha, Calamagrostis x acut. ' Brachytrica ', Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Brachytrica', Stipa brachytricha, Achy Breaky Heart Grass, Diamond Grass, Fall Blooming Reed Grass, Korean Feather Reed Grass, Reed Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-48"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calamagrostis arundinacea foliage by Confessions of a Plant Geek
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