Product Description
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam' (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Variegated Feather Reed Grass, Ornamental Grass
'Overdam' has variegated foliage that starts out with bright creamy-white margins which then fade to white with a pink flush. The upright clump of foliage will remain under 2' tall. In late spring, strikingly erect, feathery plumes with sand-colored seed heads appear, reaching up to 5' tall. 'Overdam' is an ideal backdrop for low-growing, flowering perennials all through the year.
Though C. 'Overdam' prefers northern climates with sunny, dry weather, it will grow in partial shade in the south. Be sure to provide plenty of moisture in extremely hot weather. Cut back to 6 in. in spring before new growth begins. Propagate by division in either spring or fall.
Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Evaluation Top Performer -- 2018
Height: 5.0 Feet
Spread: 1.0-2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Variegated
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads, Fall Color
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Easy To Grow, Attractive Foliage, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant, Specimen, Focal Point
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 4.25 inches deep x 2 inches wide.