Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Variegated Feather Reed Grass
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This sport of Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ has striking creamy white stripes with green variegation along the length of its leaves. C. x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ is a cool-season grower. It will tolerate heat and humidity when planted in part shade, but it prefers the coolness of Northern nights. This variegated Feather Reed Grass has clumping, basal foliage that reaches 18”; culms with airy seed heads tower 5’. It’s a showy addition to mixed beds and looks great with spring and early summer annuals. ‘Overdam’ should be cut back at the end of winter to allow for new growth and late spring flowering.
Zone
5-7
Growth Cycle
Cool
Features
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: medium (faster in spring and fall, slower growth in summer)
- Grow in 1, 2 or 3 gallon size
- Grow in well-drained soil
- Water needs: keep dry-moist
- Fertilizing: use a slow-release fertilizer; avoid over fertilizing, especially in summer
- Possible pests: aphids, spidermites, rust, tar spot (Phyllachora)
- Overwintering: no special needs; do not overwater in winter
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- Outstanding green and creamy white foliage
- Variegated form of the popular C. x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
- Great addition to white gardens
- Flowers and foliage used in flower arrangements
- Great in borders, masses or mixed plantings
- Upright silhouette for vertical structure in landscape
- Low maintenance, deer resistance, low water needs
- Hardy to zone 4
