Overdam Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Pronunciation: kal-a-ma-GROS-tis ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah
SKU #01407
4-9

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Beautiful yellow-margined foliage with red-brown, feathery summer plumes that turn a rich gold color in fall. Creates a striking vertical effect in the landscape, as an accent or in a dramatic mass planting. Sterile seeds do not produce unwanted seedlings. A stunning addition to cut flower arrangements. Thrives in sunny, dry northern climates.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 2 ft. tall and wide; bloom stalks reach 6 ft. tall.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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Bloom TimeSummer through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Landscape UseBorder
Design IdeasBeautiful yellow-margined foliage with red-brown, feathery summer plumes that turn a rich gold color in fall. Produces a striking vertical effect in the landscape. Use as an accent or a dramatic mass planting. Sterile seeds do not produce unwanted seedlings. A stunning addition to cut flower arrangements. Thrives in sunny, dry northern climates.
Flower ColorBrown
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsSpirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Aster (Aster)
Care InstructionsThrives in rich, moist soils, but highly adaptable. Best foliage and plumes in full sun; benefits from part shade in hottest summer climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; tolerates dry spells when established. Cut to the ground in late winter just before new shoots appear.
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Bloom TimeSummer through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Style
Landscape UseBorder
Design IdeasBeautiful yellow-margined foliage with red-brown, feathery summer plumes that turn a rich gold color in fall. Produces a striking vertical effect in the landscape. Use as an accent or a dramatic mass planting. Sterile seeds do not produce unwanted seedlings. A stunning addition to cut flower arrangements. Thrives in sunny, dry northern climates.
Flower ColorBrown
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsSpirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Aster (Aster)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in rich, moist soils, but highly adaptable. Best foliage and plumes in full sun; benefits from part shade in hottest summer climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; tolerates dry spells when established. Cut to the ground in late winter just before new shoots appear.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.