Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam'
Variegated Feather Reed Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
This cool season, clump-forming grass is a nice variation to the traditional Feather Reed Grass, with variegated foliage and a slightly more compact habit. Burgundy tone plume ages to wheat.
Height
15-18 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Mixed
Bloom Time
June-July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Attractive winter interest.
Cut back in early spring.
Cut back in early spring.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Catmint (Nepeta faassenii), Border Pinks (Dianthus allwoodii), Blue Wild Indigo, False Indigo (Baptisia variicolor), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis rosea), Blanket Flower (Gaillardia ), Cranesbill (Geranium ), Oriental Lily (Lilium ), Stonecrop (Sedoro ), Baby's Breath (Gypsophila ), Coneflower (Echinacea Sombrero), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Blue Fescue (Festuca )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green & White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Winter |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Winter |
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
